Lyme Disease in Dogs

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Lyme Disease or Borrelia Burgdorferi is a common transmittable bacterial illness that humans and animals alike can become infected with. After a bite by an infected tick that has been attached for 24 to 48 hours, the infection can spread in the bloodstream to many different parts of the body affecting organs and even cause joint issues. Lyme can seriously affect the overall health and well-being of your pet; it is important to be aware of where ticks are most commonly found.  While ticks can carry many different infections, one with the highest rate of infections is Lyme disease. In…

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