Lyme Disease in Pets

 Lyme Disease, a tick borne, zoonotic problem effecting pets and human. Clinical signs may be fever, lethargy, lameness, or renal issues. Screening can be done by running blood test in suspected or clinically ill pets. Routine monitoring for any tick attachment to pets and prompt removal of tick is important to minimize infection.

Disease seen in North America, Europe and Asia.
Antibiotics for 4 weeks period with pain medication and suppurative therapy may be recommended in effected cases.
Tick avoidance, year-round tick prevention and annual vaccination against Lyme disease may be helpful to minimize the problem.