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

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   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 increasing in North America. While ticks are often associated with warmer weather, they can be active year-round if the temperature is above 40°F.

2. www.petmd.com › lyme-disease-dogsLyme Disease in Dogs | PetMD

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   Mar 20, 2024 · What Is Lyme Disease in Dogs? Lyme disease, also called borreliosis, is a bacterial infection in dogs that is spread by tick bites. Although Lyme disease can also affect people, dogs don’t spread the infection to their pet parents. Lyme disease in dogs can cause serious complications, such as joint inflammation (swelling) and kidney failure.

3. www.avma.org › petcare › lyme-disease-dogsLyme disease | American Veterinary Medical Association

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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.

4. 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 ...

5. www.vet.cornell.edu › lyme-diseaseLyme Disease | Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine

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   Dogs can display several forms of Lyme disease, but the most common symptoms are lameness, swollen lymph nodes, joint swelling, fatigue, and loss of appetite. In addition, serious kidney complications have been associated with Lyme disease in dogs. Clinical signs of Lyme disease in horses include shifting-leg lameness, generalized stiffness ...

6. firstvet.com › us › articlesLyme Disease in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

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   Nov 1, 2021 · Treatment of Lyme Disease in Dogs. Four weeks of Doxycycline (an antibiotic) is the most common course used to treat Lyme and other tick-borne diseases (such as Anaplasma and Ehrlichia ). If dogs have been showing clinical signs, they often perk up and improve in a matter of days, but it’s important to give the full course of treatment.

7. veterinarypartner.vin.com › defaultLyme Disease in Dogs - Veterinary Partner - VIN

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   Dec 6, 2003 · Lyme disease in dogs is quite different than in humans. 95% of infected dogs never will show symptoms. Weeks to months after infection, there may be signs of joint pain or a fever. Most serious long-term potential complication affects the kidneys - called glomerular disease or Lyme Nephritis.