Lyme Borreliosis is a tick-borne bacterial infection that causes joint inflammation (shifting leg lameness) and, in rare cases, fatal kidney damage (Lyme Nephritis).
This condition requires veterinary attention.
If your animal shows the Key or Common signs listed, please visit a clinic immediately.
Report Case / Get HelpDeer Tick bite (must be attached >24-48 hours). Not direct dog-to-dog.
Lameness, fever, swollen lymph nodes. Nephritis causes protein loss in urine and kidney failure.
C6 Peptide test (Quant C6) confirms active infection vs vaccine.
Doxycycline for 30 days.
Tick control. Lyme vaccine for high-risk dogs.
Good for joints. Grave for Lyme Nephritis.
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