Did you know that dogs (and cats) can get Lyme Disease? A tick-borne bacteria, Borrelia burgdoferi, is the culprit, so prevention of tick and other insect bites is key to protecting your pet.
Learn more about this debiliating and potentially deadly condition via the following lideshow for PetMD: Five Signs of Lyme Disease in Dogs
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Five Signs of Lyme Disease in Dogs
Five Signs of Lyme Disease in Dogs