Lyme Disease in Dogs

April is Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month. Lyme disease is one of the most common tick-transmitted diseases.

A main symptom of Lyme disease in dogs is recurrent lameness due to inflammation of the joints. There may also be a lack of appetite and depression. More serious complications include damage to the kidney, and rarely heart or nervous system disease.

If possible, avoid allowing your dog to roam in tick-infested environments where Lyme borreliosis is common. It also helps to groom your dog daily and remove ticks.

Lyme disease in dogs can be prevented through vaccination. This is an option you’d want to ask your vet about.

Below are some resources available on Lyme disease in dogs.

http://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/infectious-parasitic/c_dg_lyme_disease

http://www.lymeinfo.com/prevent-Lyme/vaccination.html

https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/dog-care/ticks-and-lyme-disease