Tips for Preventing Lyme Disease
Slow-moving parasites awaken as the frigid winter weather eventually disappears and is replaced by the warm spring weather. Because of this, April is the ideal month to observe Lyme Disease Prevention in Dogs Month. Take steps to lessen the probability that your pet may provide a ride—or a meal—for ticks, and get familiar with the symptoms of Lyme disease to ensure your canine companion receives the proper care.
Canine Lyme disease symptoms
One of the most widespread illnesses transmitted by ticks in the globe is lyme disease, however only 5% to 10% of afflicted dogs exhibit symptoms, and the sickness may not manifest for months after the original bite.
Symptoms of canine Lyme disease include:
Lameness with shifting legs
Lethargy Fever
enlarged lymph nodes
Inappetence
joint inflammation and pain
The bacterium that causes Lyme disease can be diminished by antibiotics, but it is not usually totally eradicated, and chronic sickness might result. As your dog’s sickness recurs, the symptoms may wax and wane. Even though it’s rare, renal disease can manifest as vomiting, diarrhea, and increased urination and thirst.
How to prevent Lyme illness in your pet
Your health and the health of your pet may both be negatively impacted by Lyme disease. By taking the following precautions, you can shield your family and pet from the disease’s potentially fatal effects:
Mow your lawn frequently because ticks are rarely spotted in short grass.
Avoid going on walks through tick habitat – While taking your pet on a walk through the woods might be a lot of fun, thick bushes and leafy litter are breeding grounds for ticks.
Check your pet – Conduct a thorough check of your pet for attached or crawling ticks. Prime locations include between the toes, under the tail, and next to the ears.
Administer tick prevention – By killing ticks before they can spread the pathogen, monthly tick prevention will protect your pet from Lyme disease.
Vaccinate your pet – Find out if your dog should receive the Lyme vaccine from your vet.
Regular tick prevention can protect your pet from developing a chronic illness from Lyme disease. To find out which tick preventive is ideal for your pet, get in touch with our team.