Question by Hannah Nicole: What are the symptoms of lyme disease in dogs?
How soon do the symptoms start appearing? Is it treatable? And what other diseases can dogs get from ticks? Symptoms of those?

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Answer by bubbles
ask your vet.

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Question by caring soul: what are the symptoms of lyme disease or having ticks in dogs?
what are the symptoms for lyme disease and ticks in dogs???

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Answer by coooooooooooooooooooooool
Infected dogs may be lethargic, have a poor/loss of appetite, or a fever (103° – 105 ° F). Dogs may also experience lameness shifting from one joint to another, fatigue, kidney damage or failure, heart disorders, or neurologic involvement (e.g. aggression, confusion, overeating, seizures). Dogs can be infected with the Lyme bacterium but not exhibit any noticeable symptoms. Dogs appear to have the same expression of disease as humans, therefore, humans have been considered an animal model for dogs. Transplacental transmission has occurred in dogs.

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Question by kmax97: Pet Insurance for Dogs With Lyme Disease?
Many pet insurance companies have a clause for not covering pre-existing conditions. Is there a pet insurance that has pretty good coverage for dogs with Lyme disease? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

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Answer by Maria
Unfortunately, it’s unlikely that you’ll find an insurance company (for pets or humans) that will cover anyone with a preexisting condition (meaning that you had the illness and weren’t covered by any insurance). They’re in the business of making money, and if they know they’re going to have to pay out a lot, they won’t take the risk. What you can do is try to work out a payment plan with your vet. Most are willing to do this. I am sorry about your baby. Good luck.

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Question by kidcodell: How do i fix my dogs hurting ears?
My black lab is always getting and ear infection. We have brought him to the vet numerous times only for them to say the same thing. They also want to check him for every thing, and do every un needed test on him for like limes disease. What they give us never works and what we ask them to give him, which as worked before, they refuse. What we gave him was something for a human ear infection. So how can i fix my labs ears with a home remedy?

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Answer by mclovin
Take him to a different vet and see what they say

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Question by Lindsay A: Does lyme disease cause long term damage even after treated for dogs?
My dog was diagnosed with lyme disease today and is receiving a month’s dose of doxycycline for treatment. My question is whether or not his joints/muscles will suffer permanent damage from contracting the disease at all even after treatment is complete. He is 3 years old, the symptoms started Sunday and treatment began today (Tuesday)…not sure if the timing would make a difference in the permanence of damage. Does anybody have experience with long term results of lyme disease in their dogs? Please help me, I’m confused by this disease. Thanks

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Answer by ?Love is a Border Collie Rescue?
Dogs should begin to show signs of recovery two to three days after beginning treatment. However, the disease may recur within a few weeks or months; in these cases, the dog will need to return to antibiotic therapy for extended periods.

Lyme disease can be a multi-systemic illness, with signs that may include fever, swollen lymph nodes, lameness, loss of appetite, heart disease, inflamed joints, and kidney disease. Disorders of the nervous system, while uncommon, may occur as well.

So, be alert for signs of the disease returning, and be prepared to treat it again, and possibly again… The sad part is there is a vaccine for the prevention of Lyme disease. Quick removal of a tick also will help prevent Lyme disease because the tick must remain attached to the dog’s body for one to two days before the disease can be transmitted. Consult with a veterinarian about the different tick prevention products that are available, as they can be an effective way to prevent the disease.

Quick Edit: I know a good dozen dogs from my Yahoo! Group who are Lyme Disease positive. They live very happy, active, healthy lives, just stay vigilant, don’t worry too much, but be prepared for repeat treatment, okay? You and your pup will be just fine.

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Question by jugs6686: does limes disease affect a dogs personality?

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Answer by Yumi
well..its possible~

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Question by Caesarion: Can you do anything about ticks getting on dogs?
My black lab dog always gets ticks when we bring her up to the glen to walk. She stays on the path, but she still gets them. And it’s impossible to see them through her black fur, you just have to feel for them. She might get them from the backyard, too.

So anyway, I was wondering if there’s anything you can do about it…like a tick repellent or something. Because a friend of mine who lives near me, their dog got a tick from their backyard and got lime disease and has to take some drug for it. I don’t want mine to get it.

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Frontline

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Question by Jesse R: Lime Tick on Dogs?
my dog has a lime tick on her and shes had the lime disease cure stuff, the head of the tick is still on her belly, how can we get the tick out of her? suggestions would help….Is my dog going to be alright?
HELP!!!!!!!

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Answer by jax
By lime tick do you mean dear tick? Only one kind of tick carries the disease. And by lime disease cure stuff do you mean she’s been vaccinated? If so, there’s nothing to worry about.

Soak a cotton ball in rubbing alcohol and hold over the area where the tick is. This will cause it to suffocate and pull itself out. I’ve also heard that painting the area with clear nail polish works, but have never tried it. If she’s been vaccinated you can just wait for the tick to fill up and fall off on its own.

Whatever you decide to do, pay attention to any changes in her behavior and be sure to talk to your vet.

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