With warmer weather comes tick season and with that, the risk of Lyme disease.
The best way to keep your pet protected is to have them vaccinated or use a good flea and tick preventative.
Dr Ashley Farrell from Oaks Vet Clinic in Moncton says if you are concerned your pet may have been bitten, keep a close eye out for some of the symptoms of Lyme disease.
“A lot of times the dog will present with fever, maybe they might be lethargic, they can sometimes have lameness or swelling in one or more limbs,” says Dr. Farrell. “And then in more rare cases it can cause more serious ilnesses with the kidneys and other parts of the body.”
Humans can also get Lyme disease if they are bitten by an infected tick but it cannot be transmitted from your dog or cat.
