Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with Lyme disease showing front leg lameness
By Wright, Ian·Published in Companion Animal·2013·at Withy Grove Veterinary Surgery, Co-owner of the Mount Veterinary Practice, Independent Parasitologist and member of ESCCAP UK, United Kingdom·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Case study: canine Lyme disease presenting as a forelimb lameness
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old Labrador was brought in for limping on his front leg, which turned out to be a sign of Lyme disease, a tick-borne illness. The dog had been showing subtle signs that were easy to overlook, but with early diagnosis and treatment, he was able to recover. The veterinarian provided appropriate medication to combat the infection, and the dog improved significantly after starting treatment. This case highlights the importance of recognizing early symptoms of Lyme disease in dogs to prevent more serious health issues later on.
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Abstract
Canine Lyme disease is a tick-borne disease caused by gram-negative spirochaetes belonging to the Borrelia burgdorferi group. A common manifestation of the disease in dogs is a shifting lameness but is often missed in practice due to the non-specific and sometimes subtle presentation of the clinical signs. This article describes a typical case of canine Lyme disease and demonstrates the importance of early diagnosis and treatment intervention, and how this can avoid some of the more serious consequences of chronic disease. Options for disease prevention are also discussed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.12968/coan.2013.18.8.372