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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?

   • What is Lyme disease? 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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   Mar 14, 2024 · Learn how to recognize the signs of Lyme disease in dogs, such as fever, lameness, and joint swelling, and how to diagnose and treat it with antibiotics. Find out how to prevent ticks and other tick-borne diseases in dogs with regular inspections, grooming, and flea and tick products.

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   Dec 9, 2021 · The most common Lyme disease in dogs treatment is a course of antibiotics to help your dog fight off the infection. Symptoms typically go away quickly when the dog responds well to antibiotics.

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   Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted by ticks that can affect dogs and humans. Learn about the common signs, how to prevent and treat it, and the risk factors in different geographical areas.

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   Learn about the epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Lyme disease in dogs in the United States. Find out how to protect your dog from B. burgdorferi, the most common cause of Lyme disease, transmitted by infected Ixodes ticks.

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   May 11, 2023 · The initial bloodwork for the Lyme disease test costs around $80. Once the diagnosis is confirmed, you must focus on treatment for your dog’s Lyme disease. Antibiotics aren’t cheap, and in some areas, a two-week supply can cost $400 or more. Blood tests are also needed, which cost about $80, and an exam fee can be $40 or more.

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   Learn how Lyme disease is transmitted by ticks, causes joint pain, fever, and kidney problems in dogs. Find out how to test, treat, and prevent this bacterial infection with antibiotics, vaccines, and tick control products.

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   Lyme disease in dogs. 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.