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Lyme Disease (Borreliosis) in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Lyme disease is a tick-borne spirochetal infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi. It is a natural-focal zoonotic disease that in dogs most often produces intermittent, non-erosive arthritis with lameness that shifts from leg to leg.
Why Do Dogs Get Tick Infestations?
Dogs that play in grass and dense trees are more likely to get ticks. Outdoor dogs need regular parasite control. A poor living space also raises risk. To remove a tick, numb it with alcohol, then pull it out once the mouthparts loosen, and apply external deworming.
How do dogs commonly pick up parasites?
Parasites are internal (roundworm, hookworm, tapeworm, heartworm) or external (fleas, mites, ticks, lice). Dogs pick up external parasites from grass/brush or infested animals, and internal parasites from raw meat, raw fish, or unwashed greens.
Common Oral Diseases in Cats and Dogs
Many pets suffer oral disease; most is controllable by daily brushing and dental care, yet many pets lack it, causing disease. How to care daily?
How to Tell If a Dog Likes or Dislikes You
Dogs are humans' best friends and owners love their dogs dearly, but once you have one you must understand them, including which behaviors they dislike.
How to Prevent Parasites in Dogs
A parasite is an organism that lives in another organism, called the host. The dog is a host for parasites. Often, the parasite needs the dog's body to survive and can harm the dog.
Essential Dog Deworming: What Every Owner Should Know
Regular deworming protects dogs from internal and external parasites, even indoor pets, since owners can carry eggs home. Puppies start around eight weeks, adults every three months, and product choice should match lifestyle and veterinary advice.
What to Do When Your Dog Suddenly Starts Limping
A sudden limp often starts with a paw injury from thorns or glass, a muscle strain, or a fracture. Long-term lameness with deformities may point to rickets or calcium deficiency. Persistent or severe cases need an X-ray.
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Dogs: What Owners Should Know
Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a tick-borne bacterial disease caused by rickettsia. Ticks must attach for 5 to 20 hours to transmit it. Fever, lethargy, and swollen joints are classic signs, and tick prevention is the best defense.
Common Human Foods That Are Dangerous for Dogs
Many everyday human foods are toxic to dogs, and even small amounts of xylitol, chocolate, grapes, onions, or alcohol can cause serious harm or death. This guide lists 16 foods to keep away from your dog, plus a few safe options you can share in moderation.