Lyme Disease is a very real threat to your dog, and it is vital that you have them protected. Lyme disease is contracted through the bite of a tick that is carrying the bacteria. The name of the disease is derived from the location of the first outbreak in Lyme, Connecticut. This disease can show symptoms as soon as 3 to 4 hours after it is contracted, but some dogs can have it for months before symptoms appear. Here are some other symptoms of Lyme Disease and some tips for prevention.

Lyme Disease Symptoms:

• High Fever
• Joint pain/tenderness
• Lethargy
• Swelling of the affected limb/area
• Swollen Lymph nodes
• Stop eating

Lyme Disease Prevention:

The degree of prevention necessary is based upon the amount of risk your dog is exposed to. If you have an animal that spends most of its time indoor and around your home in a development, it is obviously at a lower risk than an animal that goes hunting with you. Just use common sense in regard to the risk level of your pet. Here are some great Preventative treatments you should consider.

• Frontline Plus for Dogs– kills fleas, ticks and flee eggs.
• Bio-Spot for Dogs– offers you a full line of quality flea & tick control for your pet, home and yard.
• Preventic Collars– effective in detaching and killing of fleas and ticks.

Another very important thing to remember is that Lyme disease can also affect humans, so by protecting your pet you may be protecting yourself as well. Thanks for stopping by!

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