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Lyme Disease In Dogs Is A Serious Matter
Excerpt : Lyme disease is caused by an organism known as a spirochete, which is a coiled rod-shaped bacterium and named Borrelia burgdorferi. It is passed to dogs and people by deer ticks carrying the
Lyme disease is caused by an organism known as a spirochete,
which is a coiled rod-shaped bacterium and named Borrelia
burgdorferi. It is passed to dogs and people by deer ticks
carrying the infection; the ticks get the infection from the
white-footed mouse, which acts as a carrier. The only way a tick
can transmit the bacteria is to remain attached to the animal's
skin for one to two days. Unfortunately, these ticks are very
small and easily can go unnoticed. Lyme disease in dogs has
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been
found worldwide and in ancient Chinese medical literature they
actually describe a syndrome very similar to Lyme disease,
thousands of years before Lyme , Connecticut was named. In the
United States , more than 90% of the cases occur in the
Northeast, with California and Mississippi second. Lyme disease
in dogs is fairly common, but rarely seen in cats, although some
cats have been infected with it.
The main clinical signs of Lyme disease in dogs include a sudden
yet recurring
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lameness that may shift from leg to leg. Sometimes
this lameness is associated with a fever and depression.
Occasionally you will see swollen lymph nodes. Sometimes the
joints may be swollen, feel warm, and it's very painful. The dog
infected will usually walk stiffly with a hunched back. Lyme
disease in dogs is really very painful and they commonly are
very sensitive to touch and may cry out with even the slightest
touch. Many dogs with Lyme disease that were diagnosed with
slipped discs in
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their neck and crying in pain and it was
actually Lyme disease causes muscle spasms in the neck and they
only improved when they were administered the appropriate
antibiotic. Sometimes you will see the classic red round target
lesion around a tick bite on your pet and within a few days they
may show the signs of lameness, fever and sensitivity to touch.
If you suspect your pet has Lyme disease, take them to the vet
immediately for treatment.
Treatment
Treatment involves
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the use of an appropriate antibiotic, such as
doxycycline, for at least three to four weeks.
Prognosis
Dogs should begin to show signs of recovery two to three days
after beginning treatment. However, the disease may recur within
a few weeks or months; in these cases, the dog will need to
return to antibiotic therapy for extended periods.
Prevention
There is a vaccine for the prevention of Lyme disease. Quick
removal of a tick also will help prevent
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Lyme disease because
the tick must remain attached to the dog's body for one to two
days before the disease can be transmitted. Consult with a
veterinarian about the different tick prevention products that
are available, as they can be an effective way to prevent the
disease. The sooner you start treatment, the sooner your pet
will be without pain.
About the author:
LeeAnna is an expert author who writes for Lyme Disease in
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