{"id":314,"date":"2018-04-04T12:27:22","date_gmt":"2018-04-04T17:27:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/?p=314"},"modified":"2018-04-04T12:29:25","modified_gmt":"2018-04-04T17:29:25","slug":"lyme-disease-in-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/lyme-disease-in-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Preventing Lyme Disease in Dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"lymeTicks are known to cause many problems, not the least of which is Lyme disease. Caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, Lyme disease is transmitted by the bite of a tick and affects dogs and humans alike. You may be wondering which dogs are at risk, and how do we treat and prevent Lyme disease in dogs. Stay tuned for a primer from your veterinary team at Volunteer Veterinary Hospital<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Overview<\/h3>\n

Lyme disease is prevalent in areas where ticks are common and can be transmitted by several different species of tick. Deer ticks are most commonly known to transmit Lyme disease, and all dogs are at risk. However, hunting dogs may be more at risk because of their outdoor lifestyle. Because ticks must be attached to a host for 50 hours to transmit the disease, prompt and frequent inspection and removal may decrease the risk of infection.<\/p>\n

Signs of Lyme Disease in Dogs<\/h3>\n

Lyme disease is regarded as highly problematic by veterinarians for several reasons, one of which is that clinical signs may not appear for several months. Even then, they may seem to resolve on their own, only to reappear several months later. Lyme disease has been linked to long term problems with the nervous system, heart, joints, and kidneys. Symptoms may include:<\/p>\n