What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Animal Lyme Disease?
Lyme disease in dogs can be a serious issue that can result in long-term health problems. sadness image by Adam Zdebel from Fotolia.com Lyme disease in animals like dogs is equally as prevalent as it is in humans. Lyme disease is transmitted through bacterium from an infected deer tick bite. There are several signs and symptoms to be alert for in order to identify lyme disease before any major problems develop. Fever Dogs naturally have temperatures higher than humans. Normal body temperature for dogs is around 100 to 103 degrees Fahrenheit. However, when a dog has been bitten by a deer tick, high fever usually begins, with elevated body temperatures. Once exposed, a dog’s temperature rises to 103 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Lameness Lameness is a technical term for limping. Limping in dogs with Lyme disease is a direct result of swollen joints. Limping can be seen in a dog’s inability to run and perform or a sudden inability to walk at all. Dog owners may also notice that their dogs ma
