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Lyme disease in dogs was first discovered in 1984. It is a disease caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi. Ticks transmit these bacteria when they feed. The primary vector is the tick species Ixodes. Lyme disease can affect many animals, including dogs and humans. The number of tick-related infections is increasing each year. A warming climate and the migration of people is helping spread ticks and …

Fleas and Ticks can be a serious problem for dogs, especially during the summer months. Many pet owners regard these parasites as a nuisance but some are unaware of the potentially very serious illnesses that can arise from the bites of these pests. There are some potentially very nasty consequences from tick bites such as Lyme disease and anaplasmosis. Even …