Lyme Disease With Dogs

Lyme disease is a A tick-borne illness caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi.(Mayo Clinic). This daunting disease can affect humans and dogs and can get seriously fatal if you do not treat it the right way. Here are some ways to prevent Lyme disease in dogs. One way to prevent Lyme disease in dogs is to have your dog wear a vet certified flea/tick collar.
Another way to prevent Lyme disease is keeping your dog away from tick breeding areas like woody dense grassy areas. The main way to prevent Lyme disease is to check your pet frequently for ticks, especially when you get home from a long walk or if your dog played in grassy/woody areas.