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1 day ago · Heart damage due to Lyme disease is rare. To diagnose Lyme disease, your dog's veterinarian will examine its clinical signs, exposure to black-legged ticks, and test results. Dogs produce antibodies 4-6 weeks after infection, which can be detected through testing. Lyme disease is treated with antibiotics for typically a month.
1 day ago · Kidney damage from Lyme disease is typically fatal, and damage to the nervous system can lead to seizure disorders. Heart damage due to Lyme disease is rare. To diagnose Lyme disease, your dog’s veterinarian will examine its clinical signs, exposure to black-legged ticks, and test results. Dogs produce antibodies 4-6 weeks after infection ...
14 hours ago · To diagnose Lyme disease, your dog's veterinarian will examine its clinical signs, exposure to black-legged ticks, and test results. Dogs produce antibodies 4-6 weeks after infection, which can be ...
1 day ago · Lyme disease has not been studied as extensively in cats as in dogs & humans. Yes, cats can also get Lyme disease, but are much more resistant to the bacteria and are far less likely to develop symptoms. There is no in-house test for feline Lyme disease, but a test can be sent to a reference lab. The Lyme vaccine has not been approved for cats.
1 day ago · Lyme disease, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, is primarily transmitted to dogs through the bite of infected ticks, specifically the black-legged tick (also known as the deer tick). While Lyme disease can affect dogs of any breed or age, certain factors may increase a dog’s susceptibility to the illness.
1 day ago · To diagnose Lyme disease, your dog’s veterinarian will examine its clinical signs, exposure to black-legged ticks and test results. Dogs produce antibodies 4-6 weeks after infection, which can ...
2 days ago · New England has two primary tick species — the black-legged or deer tick, and the dog tick. Both are most active in the spring and summer. The deer tick is smaller but carries Lyme disease.
