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   Can doxycycline be used to treat glomerular disease in dogs?

   • In dogs with severe, rapidly progressive glomerular disease and positive Borrelia serology, immunosuppression is frequently necessary along with doxycycline treatment. Immunosuppression is ideally based on renal histopathology, although biopsy may not be possible for all patients.

   Diagnosis and Treatment of Lyme Borreliosis in Dogs

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   Can doxycycline be used to treat Lyme borreliosis in horses?

   • Four-week courses of doxycycline (10 mg/kg, PO, twice a day) or minocycline (4 mg/kg, PO, twice a day) have reportedly been successful in treating Lyme borreliosis in horses. Although beta-lactams may be less practical because of parenteral administration and carry a risk of toxicity, they are preferable for treatment of neuroborreliosis.

   Lyme Borreliosis in Animals - Merck Veterinary Manual

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   Can Lyme borreliosis be treated with doxycycline?

   • Polyarthritis resulting from Lyme borreliosis is expected to respond rapidly to treatment with doxycycline; if rapid improvement is not noted, other causes of polyarthropathy should be considered. The glomerular disease associated with Lyme borreliosis can be severe, progressive, and rapidly fatal.

   Diagnosis and Treatment of Lyme Borreliosis in Dogs

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2. www.todaysveterinarypractice.com › parasitologyDiagnosis and Treatment of Lyme Borreliosis in Dogs

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   Apr 14, 2023 · The recommended treatment for Lyme borreliosis in dogs is a 4-week course of doxycycline. Polyarthritis resulting from Lyme borreliosis is expected to respond rapidly to treatment with doxycycline; if rapid improvement is not noted, other causes of polyarthropathy should be considered.

3. vetgirlontherun.com › wp-content › uploadsLYME DISEASE: TREATMENT OF ACUTE AND CHRONIC MANIFESTATIONS

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   Treatment Acute Lyme disease should be treated with doxycycline at 5 mg/kg per os (PO) every 12 hours, amoxicillin at 20 mg/kg every 8-12 hours, minocycline at 10 mg/kg PO every 12 hours, or Convenia injection 2 doses, 2 weeks apart, subcutaneously.1 Currently, it is debated how long to

4. www.merckvetmanual.com › generalized-conditionsLyme Borreliosis in Animals - Generalized Conditions - Merck ...

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   In dogs, doxycycline (10 mg/kg, PO, every 12 hours) and amoxicillin (20 mg/kg, PO, every 8 hours) are effective, and a rapid response (1–3 days) to treatment is seen in most cases, although incomplete or transient resolution of signs occurs in a significant number of affected animals. Doxycycline is preferred over penicillins because mixed ...

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6. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesACVIM consensus update on Lyme borreliosis in dogs and cats

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   Mar 22, 2018 · Our panel achieved consensus on evaluating all dogs at risk in North America with a qualitative Bb antibody assay, testing all Bb‐seropositive dogs for proteinuria, using doxycycline as the first choice for dogs or cats with suspected clinical LB (although the best protocol and duration are unknown), using mycophenolate with or without ...

   • Author: Meryl P. Littman, Bernhard Gerber, Richard E. Goldstein, Mary Anna Labato, Michael R. Lappin, George...

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7. onlinelibrary.wiley.com › doi › fullACVIM consensus update on Lyme borreliosis in dogs and cats

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   Mar 22, 2018 · Using quantitative titers to decide about treatment: Choosing Doxycycline first choice for sick dogs at 10 mg/kg/dy for 1 month: How long to use antibiotics in Lyme nephritis suspects (1 month versus 3–6 months) Using mycophenolate (± short course prednisone) in Lyme nephritis suspects that are not responding to antibiotics plus standard PLN ...

8. www.petmd.com › how-treat-lyme-diseaseLyme Disease in Dogs: Symptoms and Treatment Options - PetMD

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   Dec 22, 2014 · Learn about lyme disease symptoms and treatments for dogs. Treatment Options. Medication: Doxycycline is the antibiotic of choice for treating Lyme disease. Other antibiotic options include amoxicillin and erythromycin. If your dog is very uncomfortable, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (e.g., carprofen or deracoxib) may also be given.

   • What to Expect at The Vet’S Office

     If your pet has been diagnosed with uncomplicated Lyme disease, this is what you can expect to happen at your veterinarian’s office. 1. Depending o...
   • Questions to Ask Your Veterinarian

     If your dog has a positive Lyme test but no symptoms of the disease or protein in the urine, ask your veterinarian why he or she is recommending tr...
   • Possible Complications to Watch For With Lyme Disease

     Talk to your veterinarian if you have any questions or concerns about your dog’s condition. 1. Some dogs who take antibiotics can develop loss of a...

9. vcahospitals.com › know-your-pet › lyme-disease-in-dogsLyme Disease in Dogs | VCA Animal Hospital | VCA Animal Hospitals

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   See handout “Testing for Lyme Disease in Dogs” for further information. How is Lyme disease treated? Because the Lyme spirochete is a bacterium, it can be treated with antibiotics. The antibiotic of choice is doxycycline (Doxirobe®, Vibramycin®), followed by amoxicillin (Amoxi-Tabs®, Amoxi-Drop®, Biomox®), then azithromycin (Zithromax®).