Articles related to "Canine Lyme Disease"

Lyme disease in dogs is caused by the bite of Lyme disease infected ticks. Lameness is a common symptom. Treatment is an antibiotic. Good tick control is preventive.

Though the most common symptom of Lyme disease in dogs is lameness, Lyme disease can sometimes affect the kidneys, causing renal failure and eventually death.

A dog which is exposed to ticks may be a candidate to receive vaccination for canine Lyme disease but tick control is the most important factor in preventing disease.

Tick control is the cornerstone of Lyme disease prevention in dogs, although there are vaccines available that provide protection against infection with the disease also.

In a sick dog, a positive Lyme disease test indicates a need for treatment. When a healthy dog tests positive, the proper course of action is more difficult to determine.