- urine
Lyme Disease
In areas where Lyme disease occurs, infected ticks can transmit the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi.
Dogs may develop:
- Lameness
- Swollen joints
- Fever
- Fatigue
Some infected dogs may show few or no obvious symptoms.
Diseases Ticks Can Transmit to Humans
Some tick species can also transmit diseases to humans.
Lyme Disease
Possible early symptoms include:
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Muscle aches
- An expanding skin rash
Not everyone develops the characteristic rash.
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Possible symptoms include:
- Fever
- Headache
- Rash
- Muscle pain
- Nausea
Prompt medical evaluation and treatment are
