The Signs of Lyme Disease

If detected early enough, Lyme disease can be successfully treated. However, it's up to the pet owner to recognize the symptoms.

Lyme Disease Symptoms Include:

• Lameness or stiffness
• Swelling of limbs or joints
• Fever
• Lethargy/Reluctance to move
• Loss of appetite
• Vomiting
• Depression

If any of the above symptoms are detected contact your veterinarian immediately.

How to Protect Your Pet From Lyme Disease:

• Avoid ticks. Ticks are active until the temperature drops into the lower forties
• Brush your dog after each outing
• Use baths, dips, tick collars and/or insect repellants as recommended by your veterinarian
• Cut brush and mow grass in the area your dog plays
• Do daily "tick checks" on yourself, your dog, and any children in the family

What to Do if You Find a Tick on Your Dog:

• Use small tweezers and firmly grip the tick's mouthparts as close to the dog as possible. Slowly and steadily pull the tick straight out
• Destroy the tick by immersing it in rubbing alcohol
• Apply antiseptic to the bitten area, and wash your hands

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