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No single test can prove that Lyme borreliosis is the cause of illness; therefore, the diagnosis requires a combination of diagnostic testing and clinical judgment. A lack of reported tick exposure is not sufficient to rule out Lyme borreliosis. The recommended treatment for Lyme borreliosis in dogs is a 4-week course of doxycycline.
Our panel achieved consensus on evaluating all dogs at risk in North America with a qualitative Bb antibody assay, testing all Bb‐seropositive dogs for proteinuria, using doxycycline as the first choice for dogs or cats with suspected clinical LB (although the best protocol and duration are unknown), using mycophenolate with or without ...
Lyme Multiplex Assay testing allows a better definition of the dog’s current infection status and assists in determining treatment options and prognosis. The infection status can also be determined in most vaccinated dogs.
There are several common tests used to screen for Lyme disease (SNAP 4DX PLUS™ or Accuplex ™4). These tests can detect antibodies of Borrelia exposure as early as three to five weeks after a dog has been bitten by an infected tick (even before the dog shows signs of illness).
Abstract. Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne disease in the United States. This review details the risk factors, clinical presentation, treatment, and prophylaxis for the disease.
The best way to protect dogs from Lyme disease is to use tick-preventive products year-round. Several safe and effective commercial parasiticides are available for tick control on dogs and cats, including systemics (isoxazolines), topicals (permethrin, fipronil), and collars.
Because other diseases—including other tick-borne diseases like anaplasmosis—can mimic Lyme disease, and because most dogs with Borrelia infections do not become ill, diagnosing Lyme disease can be a little tricky. Blood tests are available that quickly show whether a dog has been exposed to Borrelia bacteria by measuring antibodies against ...
