{"id":581,"date":"2023-04-25T17:16:22","date_gmt":"2023-04-25T17:16:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluffspetclinic.com\/?p=581"},"modified":"2023-10-11T16:15:28","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T16:15:28","slug":"protecting-your-pal-from-common-tick-diseases-in-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluffspetclinic.com\/blog\/protecting-your-pal-from-common-tick-diseases-in-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"Protecting Your Pal From Common Tick Diseases in Pets"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What\u2019s small, has eight legs, and feeds off the blood of humans and animals?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You got it, ticks. These tiny parasites are not only gross, but they can also spread disease to both people and pets. Thanks to an increase in the geographical distribution of ticks throughout the country, tick diseases in pets are being diagnosed with greater frequency in recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tick-borne illnesses<\/a> in pets can cause big problems, and may even be life-threatening in some cases, making knowledge of these illnesses an important part of responsible pet ownership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lyme Disease<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lyme disease is the most well-known of the tick diseases in pets, and is transmitted by the Brown Deer Tick. The tick<\/a> must be attached to the host for more than 4-8 hours in order to pass along the Lyme disease bacteria, and symptoms (if any) tend to pop up about 2-5 months after the tick bite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs your pet may have Lyme disease include fever, joint pain\/swelling, limping, lameness, swollen lymph nodes, and lethargy. Lyme disease is notoriously difficult to detect, and can cause recurring health problems. Your veterinarian can help you to determine if your pet is a good candidate for the Lyme disease vaccine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Tick Diseases in Pets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n