Lyme Disease

Dogs, like humans, can develop Lyme disease by being bitten by specific tick species.

A bacterium carried by the tick causes the disease; once in the bloodstream, the bacteria can travel to many parts of the body, causing illness and complications with specific organs and joints.

Most animals can be infected with Lyme disease and show no symptoms.

Fever, loss of appetite, painful or swollen joints, intermittent lameness, swollen lymph nodes, and lethargy are the most prevalent symptoms in dogs.

Lyme disease can cause harm to the kidneys, neurological system, and heart if it is not treated.

It can potentially be deadly in some instances.

A few different vet-approved flea and tick preventatives are available, so talk to your vet about which one is best for your dog.

In addition, there is a vaccine that can help prevent the condition.

Finally, after your dog has finished playing outside, inspect their fur, particularly if they were romping about in taller grass or forested areas.

It's an easy task for short-haired dogs, but it can be time-consuming for dogs with thicker coats.

The more time you spend checking their coat thoroughly, the better.