How Do You Prevent Lyme Disease In Pets?
Lyme disease is an infection caused by the “Borrelia burgdorferi” bacteria, which is transmitted through ticks. It causes fever and arthritis, and can eventually lead to joint damage, heart problems and kidney disease. It normally affects dogs and people, and is rarely seen in cats. Consult your veterinarian about vaccinating your pet against Lyme disease. This will be a two-shot series with annual boosters. Apply Frontline medication monthly if you live in or are visiting an area where ticks are a problem. Consider purchasing a tick collar for prevention; the newer ones work very well. Learn which ecological niches are inhabited by ticks, and avoid them when exercising your dog. Bathe your dog with an appropriate tick shampoo when you return from a hike in a tick-infested, brushy area. Brush your dog regularly to rid her of excess hair and prevent ticks, which are drawn to warm fur. Check your pet regularly for ticks, especially on the neck and around the armpits and the ears. Learn t
