What is canine Lyme disease?

Jan 11,2024
2Min

Canine Lyme disease is a disease caused by spirochete infection. It enters dogs through tick bites, which means tick bites are the vector for the spread of this disease. Lyme disease has different symptoms at different stages. In the early stage, dogs may have fever and migrating erythema on the skin. If dogs are not effectively treated, they will develop joint diseases, such as arthritis, joint pain, joint deformities, and even more serious neurological diseases, such as meningitis.

Prevention methods for canine Lyme disease:

1. After your dog has exercised outdoors, especially in an area with weeds or bushes, go home Check in detail.

2. Use medicated baths, drops, or flea and tick collars according to the veterinarian's recommendations to prevent infection.

3. Regularly test dogs for canine Lyme disease every year.

4. Vaccines can also be given to dogs to prevent infection.

Previous article:Learn more about pet feeding!
Next article:Every time I put it in a cage, it always howls heart-breakingly.
Related articles