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We had a scare yesterday. Our 8 yo border collie had slept downstairs and when I went down with the puppy, I was shocked to see several pools of vomit around her. Her temperature was up so a quick trip to the vet was arranged. The verdict: anaplasmosis (sp). It is another tick borne disease. No inoculation for it and it can be transmitted to the dog in as little as 20 minutes.
She spent the night with IV and was started on antibiotics. Fever is down. Getting her digestive system back on line a 'little bit at a time' process.
Close call.
The Advantage anti tick topical medications we use will protect against lyme disease, but doesn't kill the tick fast enough.
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Les
My train of thought has been replaced by a bumper car.
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