Has My Dog Got Lyme Disease?
Many Animals Can Have Lyme Disease and Show No Signs. in Dogs, the Most Common Signs Include Fever, Loss of Appetite, Painful or Swollen Joints, Lameness That...
Many animals can have Lyme disease and show no signs. In dogs, the most common signs include fever, loss of appetite, painful or swollen joints, lameness that comes and goes, swollen lymph nodes, and lethargy. If Lyme disease is left untreated it can lead to damage in the kidneys, nervous system, and heart.
What are the symptoms of Lyme disease in dogs?
- Fever.
- Loss of appetite.
- Reduced energy.
- Lameness (can be shifting, intermittent, and recurring)
- Generalized stiffness, discomfort, or pain.
- Swelling of joints.
How long does it take for a dog to show symptoms of Lyme disease?
While tick bites are the cause of Lyme disease, the development of symptoms takes place much later than the initial bite. Your dog may not show symptoms of Lyme disease until two to five months after being infected.
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