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Canine lyme disease is caused by common deer ticks carrying the borrelia burgdorferi bacteria. Canine lyme disease can affect the heart, kidneys, and joints.
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Symptoms
Symptoms of canine lyme disease usually occurs 2 to 5 months after initial exposure.- Fever between 103 and 105 degress
- Lameness in legs
- Swelling of the joints
- Lethargy
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Treatment
Treatment for Lyme disease consists of using either a tetracycline, penicillin, doxycycline or amoxicillin. Usually treatment is 14 days, but 30 days is recommended. -
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