{"id":3932,"date":"2022-09-05T12:10:06","date_gmt":"2022-09-05T06:40:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/?p=3932"},"modified":"2022-09-05T12:10:08","modified_gmt":"2022-09-05T06:40:08","slug":"canine-lyme-disease-your-dog-is-never-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/canine-lyme-disease-your-dog-is-never-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Canine Lyme Disease: Your Dog Is Never Safe!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Lyme disease is one of the most common <strong>tick-borne diseases<\/strong> that makes canine suffer across Australian subcontinent. It is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria. These disease-causing bacteria are transmitted through a tick bite. Deer ticks, also known as black-legged ticks in particular, are the tick-types that primarily transmit Lyme disease in dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"335\" src=\"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/VS-Canine-Lyme-Disease.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3933\" srcset=\"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/VS-Canine-Lyme-Disease.jpg 700w, http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/VS-Canine-Lyme-Disease-300x144.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Deer\nticks (Black-legged ticks) do not cause Lyme disease. They carry the\ndisease-causing bacteria and transmit these bacteria in dogs as well as to\nhumans and cause the illness. Now, read that again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is your dog at a threat?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The simple answer to this question is, Yes! At\nleast for as long as these blood-sucking parasites don\u2019t relocate to Mars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is\nworrying for dog parents about Lyme disease is,<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Only <strong>6-10% of infected dogs show signs of the illness<\/strong>; hence it gets difficult to recognize the disease when it is at its least potential. So, as a guardian, there&#8217;s no room to relax, especially, if your area is one of the hotspots for ticks. Some of the <strong>tick-prone areas<\/strong> in Australia include,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Victoria<\/li><li>Queensland<\/li><li>A few suburbs of New South Wales (NSW)<\/li><li>Some regions of Western Australia (WA)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>On the\ncontrary<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Living in far-away places from tick-prone locations\ndoesn\u2019t immune your dog. Ticks, or any other parasites for that matter, are not\nbounded by any boundaries. We invite these parasites or carry them along when\nwe travel to pro-tick places, and thus they find their way to our loved\nanimals. You are never sure about the safety of your animal and are always at\nrisk of infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Not all\nticks carry bacteria that cause disease. <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Statistics show that almost 50% of ticks carry\ndisease-causing bacteria including Borrelia burgdorferi, responsible for\ncausing Lyme disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A famous quote says, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u2018If you know the enemy, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles\u2019. <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" src=\"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/download-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3934\" srcset=\"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/download-2.jpg 225w, http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/download-2-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/download-2-70x70.jpg 70w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As a loving and caring dog parent, knowing the\nillness along with methods to deal with it, is an effective way out. Let\u2019s try\nto know more about this illness then.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Signs\nof Lyme disease<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms of Lyme disease in dogs do not surface\nright away. Sometimes it takes months before your dog shows signs of illness.\nAs a guardian, you need to be watchful of the disease characteristics mentioned\nbelow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Fever<\/li><li>Lethargy<\/li><li>Loss of appetite<\/li><li>Weight loss<\/li><li>Vomiting<\/li><li>Swollen joints<\/li><li>Limping and difficulty in\nwalking<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Diagnosis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lyme disease in dogs can be detected with\ncollective information on the complete history of dog illness, featured\nsymptoms, and of course, the investigations. To minimize the damage, consult a\nveterinarian soon as you notice any disease-related signs or even when you\nsuspect of the illness. The vet may suggest some laboratory investigations to\nconfirm the disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Treatment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Once your dog is diagnosed with Lyme disease, the\nveterinarian may start with antibiotic treatment. Additionally, your dog may be\nprescribed anti-inflammatory treatments as well to provide the symptomatic\nrelief.<\/li><li>The longevity of Lyme disease treatment differs from dog to\ndog and severity of the illness.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Prevention<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The best way to save your canines from Lyme disease is, keep them away from pro-tick areas. <\/li><li>Examine your dog&#8217;s skin and coat thoroughly on a regular basis for live ticks and remove the insect right away if you find any.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vetsupply.com.au\/dog-flea-and-tick-control\/c1.aspx?utm_source=seo&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=lymediseasedog\">Flea and tick preventive treatment<\/a> is a perfect solution to keep the disease away from canines. Check with your vet to get the prescription for a suitable treatment for your pet.\u00a0VetSupply.com.au\u00a0carries a range of high-quality flea\u00a0&amp; tick treatment brands at affordable prices. Check out the online store to know more.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the case of Lyme disease or any other ailment, the real disease is fear. If you keep your head in the right place and throw the fear away, the disease will go. Educate yourself and execute befitting methods. More often than not, you&#8217;ll conquer any disorder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-very-dark-gray-color has-background has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vetsupply.com.au\/dog-flea-and-tick-control\/c1.aspx?utm_source=seo&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=lymediseasedog\"><strong>Branded Flea and Tick Treatment at Lowest Price!!<br>Click Here!!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lyme disease is one of the most common tick-borne diseases that makes canine suffer across Australian subcontinent. It is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria. These disease-causing bacteria are transmitted through a tick bite. Deer ticks, also known as black-legged ticks in particular, are the tick-types that primarily transmit Lyme disease in dogs. 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