If a dog is diagnosed with Lyme disease, veterinarians should talk to the clients about getting tested themselves.
As the Companion Animal Parasite Council notes, the prevalence of tick disease in dogs is on the rise and spreading. Veterinary parasitologists have told me that the problem is an epidemic.
It doesn’t matter what we call it. Tick disease is here, and it affects people and dogs.
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Dr. Wise's Take
Cautioning pet owners about the risks associated with zoonotic diseases is a responsibility of our profession. But are you having that conversation when you diagnose Lyme Disease? This article reminds us why the diagnosis of Lyme Disease in a veterinary patient should be followed by a recommendation for the owners to visit their own physician.
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