Therefore, a snap 4DX is a great test to rule in and out Lymes disease. There are multiple tick-borne diseases that can sometimes look alike, including Anaplasma, Ehrlichiosis, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. How is Lymes Disease diagnosed?īeing in an endemic region (where Lymes disease is common) like Virginia, clinical signs such as arthritis raise our concern that we may be dealing with a Lymes infection. If there is concern that your pet may be suffering from kidney damage, then your veterinarian may choose to check your pets kidney function through bloodwork and urine testing. In addition, your pet may have swollen lymph nodes, become dehydrated, and severe chronic cases can cause kidney damage. After this period of time, symptoms can include a fever (>102.5 F), loss of appetite, lameness, joint discomfort and/or swelling, and reduced interest in walking and exercising. Lyme disease can go unnoticed for several months (~2-5 months) post tick bite exposure. Both humans and pets can be bitten by the deer tick and contract Lymes disease. Deer ticks serve as the vector that transmit Borrelia burgdorferi from wildlife to you or your pet. This bacteria lives in mice, deer, and other small mammals. Lymes disease is caused by a tiny spiral-shaped bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi. Unfortunately we and our pets are also living amongst deer ticks that are able to transmit Lymes disease to us.
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