{"id":2257,"date":"2019-04-04T21:34:15","date_gmt":"2019-04-04T21:34:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.travall.com\/en-us\/?p=2257"},"modified":"2019-04-04T21:34:15","modified_gmt":"2019-04-04T21:34:15","slug":"lyme-disease-dog-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.travall.com\/en-us\/lyme-disease-dog-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Lyme Disease: A Dog Owner\u2019s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Lyme disease is an illness that affects both animals and humans \u2013 a zoonotic disease \u2013 and is the most commonly reported vector-borne illness in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is transmitted through tick bites and can be hard to detect, but will cause recurring health problems. With spring right around the corner, you\u2019ll be spending more time outside – it\u2019s important to make yourself aware of how to protect yourself and your pets from ticks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The disease\nis spread primarily by the deer tick. Deer ticks are usually found in forests\nor grassy, wooded, marshy areas near rivers, lakes or oceans. It got its name\nfrom numerous cases in Lyme, Conn., in 1975, and has since been reported in\nhumans and animals across the United States and around the world. It appears\nprimarily in specific areas including the southern New England states; eastern\nMid-Atlantic states; the upper Midwest, and on the West Coast, particularly\nnorthern California. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anytime\nLyme disease is discovered in a lab or by a doctor, it is reported to the CDC.\nYou can find a map from the CDC detailing confirmed cases of Lyme disease\nthroughout the years right here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preventing Lyme Disease<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Taking\npreventative measures to make sure your pets don\u2019t get Lyme disease is the best\nway to protect them. It is best practice to keep your dog up to date on all\ntheir vaccines and worm treatments year-round, and especially important in the\nwarmer months, even during the last weeks of summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n