Lyme disease is a tick-borne disease that affects both dogs and
people. Though you cannot get Lyme disease directly from your
dog, you can get Lyme disease from the same ticks that transmit
the disease to your dog. This fact makes Lyme disease an
important disease for both of you. What is Lyme Disease? Lyme
disease is passed to you or to your dog by the bite of an
infected tick. The disease itself is caused by a bacteria known
as Borrelia burgdorferi. Lyme disease is more common in some
geographical areas than in others. Your veterinarian should be
able to tell you how prevalent Lyme disease is in your area.
What are the Symptoms of Lyme Disease in Dogs? Lyme disease in
dogs is entirely different in its presentation compared to Lyme
disease in people. The most common symptom of Lyme disease in
dogs is lameness and joint pain. This lameness may shift from
one leg to another. Fever may also be seen. A more serious form
of Lyme disease involves glomerular damage, a form of kidney
disease. This form of Lyme disea