Lyme disease in dogs
It is difficult to make an early diagnosis of Lyme disease in animals, including your own dog. The first sign of Lyme disease in humans is a rash, well; animals do not develop this rash. Lyme disease is also not one of the first diseases the vet looks for when you bring your dog in for a visit. Many other common diseases can cause some of the same symptoms, so it can be difficult to detect.
Lyme disease affects every dog ​​differently, just like humans. Many dogs that are affected by Lyme disease seem to be in pain and many of them stop eating. They can even get a very high fever. Lyme disease affects the whole body and some dogs may become lame and then, even if left untreated, the lameness may go away but may reappear later. Your dog may not even show any signs of illness for a long period of time and actually have Lyme disease, and then show symptoms a year later.
Lyme disease can be diagnosed with a blood test. But if your dog has had the disease for a long time, even confirming that it is, actually Lyme disease can be difficult to prove. In many cases, the antibodies that are present when a dog has Lyme disease may already be gone or not yet made.
So, of course, the best way to make sure your dog doesn’t contract Lyme disease is prevention. Always groom your dog after being outdoors in and around areas where ticks live, tall grass, thick brush or even in the woods.
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