What can be done about Lyme disease once a pet or human catches the disease?
You will need professional help, first to diagnose the disease and then to be treated. the best help is through antibiotics. These can be very effective, especially if Lyme disease is diagnosed early. Naturally, it s best to avoid Lyme disease in the first place. If there is any suspicion in your mind that you or your pet might have it, get professional help immediately. Your Action Plan! This is how you can help prevent Lyme disease in your pet: • Carefully check every square inch of your Flat-Coated Retriever’s body for ticks after any outing in fields, woods or forests. • Spray your Flat-Coat with a professional flea and tick spray before going into any area where ticks may be present. Ask us to recommend a safe and effective spray or tick collar. • If a tick is attached to your Flat-Coat, bring the dog in for thorough tick removal. Preventative antibiotics may be necessary. • If any symptoms of the disease are present, please take your Flat-Coat in to see your vet as soon as possib
