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   How do you know if your dog has Lyme disease?

   • 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.

   Lyme Disease (Lyme Borreliosis) in Dogs - Merck Veterinary Manual

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   What happens if a dog gets Lyme disease?

   • Some dogs get sudden arthritis that then causes pain and swelling. The infection can also have cardiac and neurological effects if left untreated. In the most severe cases, Lyme disease in dogs can cause kidney failure or even death. This isn’t very common, though.

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   What is Lyme disease in dogs?

   • Lyme disease in dogs is transmitted by the black-legged tick, which can infect your pet with a type of bacteria, called Borrelia burgdorferi. Once it enters your dog’s bloodstream, this spiral-shaped bacterium most commonly affects their joints and kidneys, but it can spread throughout the body.

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   Mar 14, 2024 · Typical symptoms in dogs include: Fever. Loss of appetite. Reduced energy. Lameness (can be shifting, intermittent, and recurring) Generalized stiffness, discomfort, or pain. Swelling of joints....

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   Dec 9, 2021 · If your pet has been exposed to ticks, you can look for the common signs of Lyme disease in dogs: Low energy. Loss of appetite. Fever. Swollen joints. Pain and discomfort. Lameness....

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   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.

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   April 9, 2020 |. Issue: May/June 2020. Kathryn E. Reif. MSPH, PhD. Steven Ellingson/shutterstock.com. In the United States, Lyme disease is the most commonly diagnosed tick-borne disease of dogs and humans; the primary causative agent, Borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto, is transmitted via the bite of an infected blacklegged tick (deer tick).

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   6 days ago · While some pets will never display any symptoms, the most common signs of Lyme disease in dogs are: Lethargy. Fever. Limping. Lack of appetite. Swollen joints and/or lymph nodes. Severe cases of the disease are not very common, but it is possible for the condition to progress and become fatal.

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   Jul 14, 2022 · Lyme disease is a common, tick-borne infectious disease that affects dogs. Symptoms include lameness, lethargy, joint stiffness, loss of appetite, swollen lymph nodes, and fever. It can be hard to detect, so it’s important to take preventative measures to avoid tick bites and get your dog vaccinated if Lyme disease is prevalent in the area.

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   Dogs with lameness, swollen joints, and fever are suspected of having Lyme disease. However, other diseases may also cause these symptoms. There are a few blood tests that may be used for confirmation. The first is an antibody test that your veterinarian can perform in the clinic using a special test kit.