Lyme Disease is caused by a bacteria called Borrelia Burgdorferi transmitted to a pet or human from the bite of the ticks. In human, the disease can be treated with a few weeks of antibiotics. However in pets ie. dog, it is a little bit complicated. A serious infection actually need a pet to do blood transfusion and if fail to do this in time, the pet may die.
Lyme Disease can be prevented by occasional use of aeresol insect repellent, removing ticks promply, landscaping and pest management.
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