PET HEALTH BLOG
Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is one of the most common tick-transmitted diseases in the world but only causes symptoms in a small percentage of the dogs that are affected. Bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi are transmitted through the bite of the Ixodes tick (deer tick).
Ectoparasites
For most of us, the thought of ectoparasites, such as fleas, ticks, and mites, makes our skin crawl! And for good reason…they are creepy little buggers! Some of them are not only a nuisance, but also a danger to the health and well-being of our pets. Knowing what they look like, how our pets acquire them, and how to prevent/kill them is important.
Lyme Disease Prevention
The question that veterinarians throughout British Columbia have been hearing more and more often is “can my dog get lyme disease?”