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   Can dogs get Borrelia burgdorferi?

   • Ixodes scapularis is the main carrier of the Borrelia burgdorferi. Photo by USDA. This is the characteristic skin rash shown by humans shortly after Borrelia burgdorferi infection. Dogs only rarely exhibit a similar rash with Lyme disease. Photo by CDC. The larva (bottom right), nymph (bottom left), and adult female (top). Photo by CDC

   Lyme Disease in Dogs - Veterinary Partner - VIN

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   What if my dog has a positive Borrelia burgdorferi antibody?

   • It has been recommended that dogs with positive Borrelia burgdorferi antibody levels be regularly screened for significant protein loss in their urine with a test called a “urine protein to creatinine ratio” so as not to miss these patients while their disease is still treatable.

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   What is Lyme borreliosis in dogs?

   • Lyme borreliosis is a vector-borne zoonotic disease transmitted by ticks infected with spirochetal bacteria belonging to the genus Borrelia. Affected dogs typically present with intermittent, lameness, fever, inappetance, lethargy, and focal lymphadenopathy.

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   What happens if a dog has a positive Borrelia serologic result?

   • Most dogs with positive Borrelia serologic results are asymptomatic; these dogs should be screened for proteinuria during the first year after positive serology is identified, and prophylactic doxycycline treatment is not indicated.

   Diagnosis and Treatment of Lyme Borreliosis in Dogs

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2. www.akc.org › health › lyme-disease-in-dogsLyme Disease in Dogs: Symptoms, Testing, Treatment, and ...

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   Mar 14, 2024 · It is caused by the spiral-shaped bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, which is carried inside a tick and gets into a dog or person’s bloodstream through a tick bite. Once in the bloodstream, the ...

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   Apr 14, 2023 · Most dogs with positive Borrelia serologic results are asymptomatic; these dogs should be screened for proteinuria during the first year after positive serology is identified, and prophylactic doxycycline treatment is not indicated.

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   Lyme disease, which is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria and transmitted through the bite of a tick, affects domestic animals (dogs, horses, and possibly cats) and humans. At least 4 known species of ticks can transmit Lyme disease.

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   Lyme disease is caused by the spirochete (type of bacterium), Borrelia burgdorferi. It is transmitted to dogs through the bite of an infected tick. Once in the bloodstream, the Lyme disease organism is carried to many parts of the body and is likely to localize in joints or kidneys.

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   Dec 6, 2003 · It has been recommended that dogs with positive Borrelia burgdorferi antibody levels be regularly screened for significant protein loss in their urine with a test called a “urine protein to creatinine ratio” so as not to miss these patients while their disease is still treatable.

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

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   Lyme borreliosis is a vector-borne zoonotic disease transmitted by ticks infected with spirochetal bacteria belonging to the genus Borrelia. Affected dogs typically present with intermittent, lameness, fever, inappetance, lethargy, and focal lymphadenopathy.

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    Lyme disease is an illness caused by a type of bacteria ( Borrelia burgdorferi) that’s transmitted through certain ticks. Both animals (dogs, cats, and horses) and people can become infected with these bacteria. A small percentage (5% to 10%) of infected dogs go on to develop signs of illness—which can be quite severe.