Dogs and Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is spread by ticks, mainly deer ticks. Whenever you take your dog out hunting, you run the risk of him getting Lyme Disease due to ticks. This is especially true if you are hunting in the woods. Deer ticks are not the only ticks that can cause disease, however. It seems as if any part of the country that you live, you will find some sort of tick that can not only pose a danger to your dog, but to you as well.

The Lone Star Tick is one tick that can cause Ehrilichosis Disease and is primarily found in the Eastern part of the country. You can find the Lone Star Tick in Maine as well as Florida. It also can be found as west as Oklahoma. These will cause a rash that is very similar to Lyme Disease and can be usually found in meadows as well as young forests.

American Dog And Rocky Mountain Ticks are found throughout the country and will cause Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in both humans and dogs. They can be found in grassy meadows, along trails and also in young forests. They are one of the few ticks that are not confined to wooded areas.

Brown Dog Tick is the most common tick and is found in 49 states. It can be in cracks in the cement around the house, dog runs, walls, in homes and even sandy areas. It can cause a variety of diseases that present very similar to Lyme Disease.

Deer Ticks are the ticks that are usually found in thick forests and are the cause of Lyme Disease. They are common in the Southern states as well as the Eastern states and the Midwest. Some Deer ticks have also begun to appear on the West Coast as well. They can also cause other conditions in addition to Lyme Disease.

Needless to say, you should protect yourself and your dog against Lyme disease as well as other diseases that come from ticks. For yourself, you should use light clothing so that you can actually see ticks on you and also use DEET repellent. For your dog, you should use K9 Advantix that is a product that will not only protect your dog from ticks, but also mosquitoes and fleas, that can also be problematic.

It is important to protect both yourself and your dog from Lyme Disease. Lyme Disease is often difficult to diagnose and can take a person a long time to recover. Dogs also require extensive treatment when it comes to Lyme Disease. The best way to treat Lyme disease is to prevent it. Other diseases that are born by ticks can also be problematic for you and your dog. By understanding about Lyme Disease and how you can prevent it from occurring, you are one step ahead of these ticks. Fortunately, there are products that you can use that can protect both you and your dog from contacting Lyme Disease.

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