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1. • • Yes, with a proper diagnosis, dogs can be treated for this disease. We will prescribe an antibiotic to take for 10-14 days. Some dogs may begin to recover immediately, and most dogs will fully recover upon completing the antibiotics.
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   Do dogs have Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

   • Dogs presenting with characteristic clinical signs of Rocky Mountain spotted fever, particularly fever or neurologic abnormalities, should be assessed for RMSF, and it is crucial to maintain an index of suspicion in areas where the tick vectors may be found.

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   How many dogs die from Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

   • Between 1% and 10% of dogs with Rocky Mountain spotted fever die from the disease. Blood tests that assess antibody levels are used to diagnose Rocky Mountain spotted fever. If a veterinarian suspects the disease, antibiotic treatment is usually started immediately without waiting for blood test results.

   Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (Tick Fever) in Dogs

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   Does RMSF cause fever in dogs?

   • Fever is a consistent finding across dogs with RMSF. A controlled study on RMSF showed that the earliest sign of infection in dogs is a body temperature above 102.2 degrees Fahrenheit (39.5 degrees Celsius). This increased body temperature occurs 3 to 7 days after the infected tick bites the dog.

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   Antibiotic treatment for Rocky Mountain spotter fever should be administered based on clinical suspicion without waiting for results of serologic tests, because delayed administration of antibiotics may result in higher rates of severe or fatal outcome.

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   • How Do I Take Care of Myself If I Have Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
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   If your provider is treating you for Rocky Mountain spotted fever, make sure you take all of your medicine as prescribed. If you stop taking antibiotics before the end of the course, you may get sick again. Your provider can tell you how to manage your symptoms at home best. RMSF can get worse quickly. Call your provider right away if you have new ...

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   If you have a tick bite or have been in an area with ticks and have symptoms of RMSF, see your healthcare provider right away. If you have a tick bite but don’t have any symptoms, you don’t need to see your provider yet — taking antibiotics when you’re not sick won’t help prevent RMSF.

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   PET OWNER VERSION. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (Tick Fever) in Dogs. By Jennifer H. McQuiston, DVM, MS, Rickettsial Zoonoses Branch, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Reviewed/Revised Jun 2018. Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a disease of humans and dogs that is caused by Rickettsia rickettsii.

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   What is the treatment for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever? The definitive treatment for RMSF is a course of antibiotics. Doxycycline (Vibramycin®, Oracea®, Monodox®, Periostat®, Doryx®, Acticlate®) is the preferred antibiotic for most cases and may be given from anywhere from 7-21 days depending on the dose.

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   Jun 1, 2023 · How to Treat Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Dogs. Because early treatment is vital, if RMSF is suspected treatment is usually started even before test results come back.

8. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org › discussion › what-youWhat you should know about Rocky Mountain spotted fever

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   Jul 12, 2018 · Rocky Mountain spotted fever is caused by infection with a bacterium called Rickettsia rickettsii. In the upper Midwest, it is transmitted through the bite of a Dermacentor variabilis tick, also known as a "wood’ tick" or "American dog tick."

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   Nov 18, 2020 · The tick-borne disease Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) is found in dogs across the United States. The condition can cause symptoms ranging from mild to potentially life-threatening. Our Greensboro vets offer advice on symptoms, treatment and prevention. What is Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in dogs?