However, the organism that causes lyme disease is very good at hiding and while treatment is typically successful in eliminating clinical signs, dogs that test positive for Lyme disease will remain positive for years, if not forever. What happens to a dog with Lyme disease? Dogs can display several forms of Lyme disease, but the … Read more
Although lyme disease in people often leads to chronic symptoms such as joint pain , Lyme disease in dogs is treatable. How quickly does Lyme disease show in dogs? While tick bites are the cause of Lyme disease, the development of symptoms takes place much later than the initial bite. Your dog may not show … Read more
treatment options medication : Doxycycline is the antibiotic of choice for treating lyme disease Other antibiotic options include amoxicillin and erythromycin. If your dog is very uncomfortable, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (e.g., carprofen or deracoxib) may also be given. What do vets prescribe for Lyme disease? Doxycycline is the most common antibiotic that is prescribed for … Read more