What is Canine Lyme Disease?

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Canine Lyme disease is a disease caused by a spirochete infection. It enters the dog through tick bites, that is, tick bites are the medium for the transmission of this disease. The manifestations of Lyme disease are different in different stages. In the early stage, dogs may have fever and migratory erythema on the skin. If not effectively treated, dogs will develop joint lesions, such as arthritis, joint pain, joint deformities, and even dogs will have more serious neurological lesions, such as meningitis.

How to prevent canine Lyme disease:

1. After the dog has finished exercising outdoors, especially in areas with weeds or bushes, it should be checked in detail when returning home.

2. Follow the veterinarian's advice to use medicated baths, drops or flea and tick collars to prevent infection.

3. Regularly conduct canine Lyme disease detection for dogs every year.

4. Dogs can also be vaccinated to prevent infection.

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