Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog became very sick after Ixodes muris tick bite and got better
By Strong-Klefenz, Jennifer E & Gaskill, Cynthia L·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2008·Atlantic Veterinary College·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A possible canine tick-bite reaction to Ixodes muris.
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Plain-English summary
An Airedale terrier suddenly became very sick after a tick (Ixodes muris) attached to him. Fortunately, the dog's symptoms improved within hours after the tick was removed, which is similar to what has been seen in other animals affected by this type of tick. This suggests that Ixodes muris can cause a serious but noninfectious reaction in pets. If your dog has been bitten by a tick and shows signs of illness, it's important to remove the tick promptly and consult your veterinarian.
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Abstract
An Airedale terrier became acutely ill following attachment of an Ixodes muris tick. Clinical signs waned within hours of tick removal, similar to a pattern previously documented in animals harboring I. muris. This supports the theory that I. muris can induce a noninfectious, severe inflammatory reaction in domestic animals.
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