Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ticks and Lyme disease in dogs and how to prevent it
By Wright, Ian & Wall, Richard·Published in Companion Animal·2013·Withy Grove Veterinary Surgery; Mount Veterinary Practice; ESCCAP UK, United Kingdom·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Ticks and Lyme disease: a growing threat?
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Canine Lyme disease is an illness that dogs can get from ticks, caused by a type of bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi. This disease is becoming more common in both dogs and people, especially in areas where ticks are prevalent. Because of this, it's really important for veterinarians to be able to diagnose, treat, and help prevent Lyme disease effectively. The article goes into detail about how the disease spreads, how it can be diagnosed, and what treatments and prevention strategies are available. Overall, it emphasizes the need for awareness and action to protect pets and their owners from this growing threat.
Abstract
Canine Lyme disease is a tick-borne condition caused by gram-negative spirochaetes belonging to the Borrelia burgdorferi group, and continues to cause concern to many members of the public, particularly those walking in high-risk areas. Both the prevalence of infection and incidence of disease in canines and humans appear to be increasing and this makes effective diagnosis, treatment and prevention measures vital to the veterinary practitioner. This article discusses the epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of Lyme disease.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.12968/coan.2013.18.10.474