Lyme Disease in Dogs

Overview and Facts

What is

• Lyme Disease in Dogs: An Overview

Lyme disease, also known as Borreliosis, is a condition that is caused by bacteria known as Borrelia burgdorferi. This disease will cause a variety of symptoms to appear in dogs, and if it is not treated in a timely manner Lyme Disease can cause irreversible damage to the dog’s organs. Lyme disease can be prevented through yearly vaccinations.




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Symptoms and Types

Symptoms

• Symptoms of Lyme Disease in Dogs

Lyme disease in dogs will cause a variety of symptoms. If it is not treated in a timely manner Lyme Disease can cause irreversible damage to the dog’s organs. Lyme disease can be prevented through yearly vaccinations.




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Treatment and Care

Treatment

• Treating and Preventing Lyme Disease in Dogs
Once diagnosed, Lyme disease can be treated. Physicians can determine if an individual has been infected by the Lyme disease organism using a simple blood test; however, some people test negative but have the disease.

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