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Can Lyme disease cause kidney failure in dogs?
How does Lyme nephritis affect a dog?
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May 3, 2023 · Janet R. (veterinary assistant) May 3, 2023. A dog developing kidney failure from Lyme disease is a scary, unexpected consequence of this tick-borne disease. Fortunately, kidney issues secondary to Lyme disease in dogs are not very common, but when it happens, it's normal to be worried about a dog's quality of life and overall life expectancy.
Mar 14, 2024 · Generalized stiffness, discomfort, or pain. Swelling of joints. Symptoms can progress to kidney failure in dogs, which can be fatal. Serious cardiac and neurological effects can...
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Jun 30, 2014 · Lyme disease can present two different clinical scenarios; an acute infection, or chronic disease. The acute form usually attacks the joints, causing an intermittent lameness that may move from one joint to another.
Dec 9, 2021 · Fever. Swollen joints. Pain and discomfort. Lameness. Dehydration. Swollen lymph nodes. Some dogs get sudden arthritis that then causes pain and swelling. The infection can also have cardiac and...
In dogs, the most common signs include fever, loss of appetite, painful or swollen joints, lameness that comes and goes, swollen lymph nodes, and lethargy. If Lyme disease is left untreated it can lead to damage in the kidneys, nervous system, and heart.
The most common signs of Lyme disease include: Fever Lameness Lethargy Decreased appetite Joint swelling and pain Swollen lymph nodes A less common but serious complication associated with Lyme disease causes kidney damage (Lyme nephritis). This may be more likely in young-to-middle aged Retrievers.
Non-specific signs which may indicate that Lyme disease is affecting the kidneys include vomiting, lethargy, anorexia (lack of appetite), and weight loss. The kidney form of the disease is less common but often fatal. Most dogs infected with the Lyme disease organism take two to five months before they show symptoms.
