How Do You Protecting A Pet From Lyme Disease?
Protecting pets from Lyme disease is extremely important. Lyme disease is sometimes very difficult to diagnose, but it is clear that it is spread to animals by ticks infected with a spirochete type bacteria called Borrelia. Dogs are most often infected, but Lyme disease is also found in horses, cattle, cats and humans. However, you can’t be infected with Lyme disease directly from your dog. Humans would have to be bitten by an infected tick to develop the disease. Control ticks, which is the most effective way to protect your pet from getting Lyme disease. Ticks thrive in wooded areas, tall grasses, fields, sandy areas and even residential yards. Using pesticides in areas that you own will help control ticks in the outdoor areas. Check your dog or other animal regularly for ticks, especially when they have been exposed to wooded areas, tall grasses and fields. Many vets will recommend an insecticide or topical treatment that you can apply directly on your pet once a month or as directe
