Dogs Can Get Lyme Disease

by Jennifer Smith March 27, 2019

Pet owners beware: tick season begins in March; and yes, dogs can get Lyme Disease and other tick-borne diseases.

Outdoor enthusiasts, including hikers and campers, are mainly concerned about being bit by ticks this time of year; but we sometimes forget about our four-legged friends.

Here are the top spots to check for ticks on dogs after time spent outside in the yard; at the dog park; or in the woods:

Between toes
In the groin area
Underneath dog collars/clothes
Elbows
Under the tail
In and around the ears

Dogs bit by ticks will need to visit the veterinarian to check for Lyme Disease. Dogs with Lyme will experience the following reactions:

Unsteadiness
Excessive Drooling
Weak Muscles
Muscle Aches/Joint Pains
Difficulty Eating/Swallowing
Fast Heart Beat

How do pets get Lyme Disease? From tick bites spread by wildlife. Therefore, pet owners will need to protect their pets from wildlife encounters and tick droppings on yards with deer fencing.

Click here to learn more about tick disease prevention.

Blog post shared from DeerFence.com.