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Lyme Disease Prevention Tips

6/5/2014

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​I found a tick attached to my dog yesterday and pulled it off.  Could he have Lyme disease?
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Lyme disease is caused by a tiny blood parasite that is spread by infected ticks.  Not all ticks have Lyme disease, but the prevalence of Lyme infected ticks is increasing across the Midwest.  Luckily, there are very effective measures that can be taken to prevent Lyme disease in our pets.  First, use a monthly tick prevention such as Frontline or Vectra.  These products cause the ticks to die before they are able to transmit diseases.  Second, remove any attached ticks that you find on your pet immediately.  Remove them by firmly grasping the body of the tick near the head and pulling back with firm traction.  A tick must be attached for at least 24 hours to successfully transmit the Lyme parasite to a pet.  Third, vaccinate and/or test your dog for Lyme disease if recommended for your specific situation.  If you remove a tick that is attached but not engorged (filled with blood) it most likely has not been attached long enough to cause a problem.  Watch any bite areas on your pet closely for continued redness or signs of infection like swelling and discharge.  Signs of Lyme disease include fever, lethargy, joint pain, joint swelling, and lameness.
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Zapper link
10/13/2017 02:08:16 am

Very Informative and useful, Keep it up the great work.

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12/21/2017 11:01:30 pm

Great Job...

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Kathleen Drippner
8/27/2018 09:52:26 pm

I was diagnosed a year and a half ago with Lyme disease after three months of flu-like symptoms and severe knee and foot pain. Finally, after several tests and an expensive MRI, I was diagnosed. I was put on doxycycline and had a severe reaction to that, so then they put me on a different medication. My pain still didn’t go away for good. I still had bouts of pain and fatigue that last weeks. I was seeking something to help regain my life to be able to do things for myself. Through my primary physician i learnt about a Lyme disease herbal formula from NATURAL HERBAL GARDENS and their success rate with the treatment, i immediately started on the Lyme disease herbal protocol, I am glad to report the herbal formula worked effectively and there was no side effects, I had a total decline in symptoms, the pains, chronic fatigue and other symptoms stopped, my Lyme disease is totally REVERSED, Here is a link to the website we ordered from ww w.naturalherbalgardens.c om This Herbal Protocol is Incredible!!

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Zapper Dave link
10/3/2020 08:24:14 pm

No doubt, you are doing a great job. Keep it up

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