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  1. vcahospitals.com › know-your-pet › rocky-mountainRocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Dogs | VCA Animal Hospitals

    Print Article. What is Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever? Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) is a disease caused by an infectious bacterium called Rickettsia rickettsii, which can only survive within its host’s cells.

  2. www.akc.org › expert-advice › healthRocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Dogs - American Kennel Club

    Jun 1, 2023 · Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is one of several tick-borne diseases that affect dogs. Caused by a bacterium called Rickettsia rickettsii (R. rickettsii), which is transmitted through tick...

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  4. eileenanddogs.com › blog › 2016/04/13Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever? But We Live in NJ!

    Apr 13, 2016 · Just like people, dog temperatures vary and knowing what is normal for your dog could help you spot an early warning sign. Know your dog’s normal vitals (body temperature, average resting pulse), appetite pattern, coat texture and sleeping habits.

  5. www.merckvetmanual.com › generalized-conditionsRocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Dogs - Merck Veterinary Manual

    Reviewed/Revised Jul 2020. Etiology |. Epidemiology |. Clinical Findings |. Diagnosis |. Treatment |. Zoonotic Risk |. Key Points |. For More Information. Spotted fevers are diseases caused by a set of related bacteria in the Rickettsia genus, of which Rocky Mountain spotted fever is the most severe.

  6. www.merckvetmanual.com › dog-owners › disordersRocky Mountain Spotted Fever (Tick Fever) in Dogs - Dog ...

    Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a disease of humans and dogs that is caused by Rickettsia rickettsii. (Rickettsiae are a specialized type of bacteria that live only inside other cells.)

  7. wagwalking.com › rocky-mountain-spotted-feverRocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Dogs - Symptoms, Causes ...

    Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) is a disease capable of infecting both humans and dogs. This disease, caused by the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii, is primarily spread through the bite of an infected tick, most commonly the American Dog Tick and the Rocky Mountain Wood Tick. Symptoms of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Dogs. High fever.

  8. www.hepper.com › rocky-mountain-spotted-fever-inRocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Dogs: Causes, Signs and ...

    Jan 22, 2024 · What Causes Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever? Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is caused by an obligate intracellular bacteria called Rickettsia rickettsii. This bacteria is spread through tick bites from a wide range of tick species. Different species are more commonly responsible for infections in certain regions.