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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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   How is Lyme borreliosis diagnosed in dogs?

   • No single test can prove that Lyme borreliosis is the cause of illness; therefore, the diagnosis requires a combination of diagnostic testing and clinical judgment. A lack of reported tick exposure is not sufficient to rule out Lyme borreliosis. The recommended treatment for Lyme borreliosis in dogs is a 4-week course of doxycycline.

   Diagnosis and Treatment of Lyme Borreliosis in Dogs

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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 · Diagnosis and Treatment of Lyme Borreliosis in Dogs: A Case-Based Approach. Lyme borreliosis can present with symptoms ranging from polyarthritis to nephritis—or even asymptomatically with just a positive serology test. April 14, 2023 |. Issue: May/June 2023.

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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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   Key Points. Lyme borreliosis is a bacterial, tick-transmitted disease of animals (dogs, horses, possibly cats) and people. Transmission of Borrelia burgdorferi occurs during the blood meal of Ixodes spp ticks, and ticks may be active anytime temperatures are >4°C (40°F).

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   Dec 6, 2003 · 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.

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    Apr 1, 2024 · Dog Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by Borrelia Burgdorferi transmitted through the bite of infected ticks. Symptoms range from none to mild to severe, underscoring the need for regular wellness exams and blood testing when recommended by your veterinarian.