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1. www.vet.cornell.edu › health-info › lyme-diseaseLyme disease | Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine

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   Protection against Lyme disease is focused on tick control and vaccination. Additional Cornell resources: Flea and tick prevention Tick identification and prevention Ticks and tick-borne disease information Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread by ticks, and it affects both dogs and humans. It is most common in the Northeast, mid-Atlantic, and upper Midwest, although the range has been ...

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. The glomerular disease associated with Lyme borreliosis can ...

3. 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.

4. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › lymeLyme disease - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   Feb 10, 2023 · Treatment. Antibiotics are used to treat Lyme disease. In most cases, recovery will be quicker and more complete the sooner treatment begins. Antibiotic pills. The standard treatment for Lyme disease is an antibiotic taken as a pill. The treatment usually lasts 10 to 14 days. Treatment may be longer depending on your symptoms.

5. www.cdc.gov › lyme › treatmentTreatment and Intervention for Lyme Disease | Lyme Disease | CDC

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   May 15, 2024 · The antibiotics most commonly used to treat Lyme disease include doxycycline, amoxicillin, or cefuroxime axetil. Early diagnosis and proper antibiotic treatment of Lyme disease can help prevent more severe disease. The antibiotic used and the length of treatment depends on many factors, including: Patient symptoms. Age.

6. www.msdvetmanual.com › dog-owners › disordersLyme Disease (Lyme Borreliosis) in Dogs - Dog Owners - MSD ...

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   The signs of Lyme disease vary. Many animals can have Lyme disease and show no signs. 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.

7. www.hopkinslyme.org › lyme-disease › treatment-andLyme Disease Treatment | Prognosis for Lyme Patients after ...

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   The first-line standard of care treatment for adults with Lyme disease is doxycycline, a tetracycline antibiotic. Other antibiotics that have activity against borrelia include the penicillin-like antibiotic, amoxicillin, and the second generation cephalosporin, Ceftin. The mainstay of treatment is with oral (pill) antibiotics, but intravenous ...