{"id":28362,"date":"2016-03-31T17:53:33","date_gmt":"2016-03-31T16:53:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/?p=28362"},"modified":"2021-04-13T11:11:42","modified_gmt":"2021-04-13T10:11:42","slug":"lyme-disease-in-pets-symptoms-and-tick-prevention-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/lyme-disease-in-pets-symptoms-and-tick-prevention-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Lyme disease in pets: symptoms and tick-prevention tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Vet charity PDSA today reported a near-six-fold rise* in cases relating to Lyme Disease among UK pets in the last six years.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-28370\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shutterstock_332360267-690x460.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock_332360267\" width=\"690\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shutterstock_332360267-690x460.jpg 690w, https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shutterstock_332360267-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shutterstock_332360267-930x620.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shutterstock_332360267.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The worrying statistics mirror the worsening situation in humans, with surging numbers of people now diagnosed with the debilitating disease**.<\/p>\n<p>Lyme Disease (<em>Borreliosis<\/em>) is caused by ticks \u2013 blood sucking parasites found in woodlands and long grass. It can lead to symptoms in pets such as fever, pain and swelling in the joints, crippling arthritis, nerve damage and even meningitis \u2013 which are similar to human symptoms.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-28369\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shutterstock_280845158-690x460.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock_280845158\" width=\"690\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shutterstock_280845158-690x460.jpg 690w, https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shutterstock_280845158-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shutterstock_280845158-930x620.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shutterstock_280845158.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>PDSA saw around 100 cases of suspected or confirmed Lyme Disease in 2015 \u2013 an increase of 560% since 2009 (15 cases).<\/p>\n<p>PDSA vet Vicki Larkham-Jones, warned that the figures were likely to be \u201cjust the tip of the iceberg\u201d as many cases go unreported.<\/p>\n<p>She said: \u201cThese figures are incredibly worrying because Lyme Disease can be a very serious, debilitating condition that can cause long-term problems if left untreated.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCaught early, the disease can usually be effectively treated with long-term antibiotics. However, owners may not even be aware that their animal has been bitten by a tick, so they need to be vigilant.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The rise in Lyme Disease in the UK, thought to be driven by climate change and warmer winters, has been recognised by public health officials for some time, according to NHS figures.<\/p>\n<p>Reported human cases in England and Wales rose from 268 in 2001 to 959 in 2011*** (260% increase), but the true figure is thought be much higher.<\/p>\n<p>Vicki Larkham-Jones added: \u201cAlthough the tick population appears to be on the increase, the majority of these parasites do not cause Lyme Disease.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe treated 2,545 pets for tick related issues****, including bites or removal in 2015 and only around 100 of these cases were suspected or confirmed cases of Lyme Disease.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNow is the time for vigilance, as the UK\u2019s tick population peaks between late spring and autumn.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to funding from players of People\u2019s Postcode Lottery, PDSA is educating pet owners on measures they can take to minimise the risk of themselves or their animal being bitten. The charity has produced a downloadable leaflet at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pdsa.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.pdsa.org.uk<\/a> and is also delivering 300,000 parasite prevention treatments this year.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Tick-bite prevention tips from PDSA:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Speak to your vet about prevention \u2013 as some flea treatments can also kill ticks<\/li>\n<li>Ticks are often found in wooded and moorland areas, especially in long grass. If Lyme disease is known to be a problem where you live, avoid letting your dog wander in deep undergrowth or grass, stick to paths<\/li>\n<li>Always wear long trousers tucked into socks or boots, and long sleeves to help protect yourself when walking in these areas too<\/li>\n<li>After walking your dog, always check for ticks. They can\u2019t fly or jump, but they attach themselves to the skin of people or animals as they brush against them<\/li>\n<li>Tick bites don\u2019t hurt so they aren\u2019t always noticed. The most common areas for ticks on pets are the head, ears, legs and underside<\/li>\n<li>Hedgehogs and foxes are common tick carriers, meaning pets in urban areas with high fox populations are also at risk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-28365\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shutterstock_262019846-690x460.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock_262019846\" width=\"690\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shutterstock_262019846-690x460.jpg 690w, https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shutterstock_262019846-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shutterstock_262019846-930x620.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shutterstock_262019846.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Symptoms<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A small percentage of dogs that have been bitten by a tick will develop Lyme disease. It can cause a rash, a raised temperature, lack of energy, lameness, due to joint inflammation and swollen lymph nodes.<\/li>\n<li>When they first attach, a tick may be the size of a small pinhead but, as they suck blood, they can grow to the size of a match head and may look like a bluish-grey, pink or purple lump.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-28364\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shutterstock_284335985-690x460.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock_284335985\" width=\"690\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shutterstock_284335985-690x460.jpg 690w, https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shutterstock_284335985-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shutterstock_284335985-930x620.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shutterstock_284335985.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Treatment<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you do spot a tick, on yourself or your pet, it must be removed properly as soon as possible. It is best to get advice from a vet before trying to remove a tick from your pet, as it\u2019s easy to remove the body of the tick but the mouth can be left in the skin. If the tick isn\u2019t properly removed it can cause an abscess or infection.<\/li>\n<li>Special tick tweezers are available to buy, but need to be used carefully, so speak to your vet or suitably qualified person for guidance before attempting to remove ticks with tweezers.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t crush or squeeze the tick\u2019s body and don\u2019t try and destroy the tick with a lighted match. Don\u2019t put Vaseline on the tick as it may drop off but can still be alive to bite another victim<\/li>\n<li>The sooner you remove the tick the better \u2013 the risk of spreading disease increases the longer the tick is attached. Remember that Lyme disease is spread by infected ticks not from pet to person<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>Case study<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/pets\/dogs\/breed-lakeland-terrier\/0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lakeland Terrier<\/a> cross Brad, from Somercotes, Derbyshire, became extremely ill after contracting suspected Lyme Disease from ticks on a hedgehog in his owners\u2019 garden.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-28366\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Brad-the-dog-who-contracted-suspected-Lyme-Disease-690x460.jpg\" alt=\"Brad the dog who contracted suspected Lyme Disease\" width=\"690\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Brad-the-dog-who-contracted-suspected-Lyme-Disease-690x460.jpg 690w, https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Brad-the-dog-who-contracted-suspected-Lyme-Disease-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Brad-the-dog-who-contracted-suspected-Lyme-Disease-930x620.jpg 930w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Neil and Teresa Amos said their seven-year-old dog had found the hedgehog and when he came indoors he had several ticks attached to his muzzle and leg.\u00a0Although Neil believed all of the ticks had been successfully removed the damage was already done as it seems Brad contracted Lyme Disease from one of the parasites.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-28367\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Brad-with-his-owner-Neil-Amos-690x460.jpg\" alt=\"Brad with his owner Neil Amos\" width=\"690\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Brad-with-his-owner-Neil-Amos-690x460.jpg 690w, https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Brad-with-his-owner-Neil-Amos-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Brad-with-his-owner-Neil-Amos-930x620.jpg 930w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>He said: \u201cA few weeks later I noticed Brad wasn\u2019t himself at all. He would stand there almost looking straight through us and he couldn\u2019t jump on and off the sofa.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve owned dogs all our lives and I\u2019d heard about Lyme Disease so it automatically registered with me about the ticks and we took him straight to PDSA.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Aimee Labbate, senior vet at PDSA\u2019s Derby Pet Hospital, agreed that Brad was displaying classic symptoms of Lyme Disease.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-28368\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Brad-with-PDSA-Senior-Vet-Aimee-Labbate-690x460.jpg\" alt=\"Brad with PDSA Senior Vet Aimee Labbate\" width=\"690\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Brad-with-PDSA-Senior-Vet-Aimee-Labbate-690x460.jpg 690w, https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Brad-with-PDSA-Senior-Vet-Aimee-Labbate-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Brad-with-PDSA-Senior-Vet-Aimee-Labbate-930x620.jpg 930w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>She said: \u201cBrad appeared to be very uncomfortable and was suffering joint pain. He seemed to have a hunched appearance and was having head tremors.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe suspected he had Lyme Disease and prescribed a long course of antibiotics.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>After six weeks of medication Brad is making good progress.<\/p>\n<p>Theresa added: \u201cI would say he\u2019s 100% back to his old self which is great. But he is one of the lucky ones. People don\u2019t often realise how serious a tick bite can be but hopefully by highlighting Brad\u2019s story we can help raise awareness among more pet owners.\u201d<br \/><br \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Searching for some travel inspo?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out our top dog-friendly hotels for 2021! 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