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MikaTallulah · 06-18-2013, 05:57 PM

Lucy was treated for Lymes a few months ago. 1st of my dogs to ever get it. She did get the yearly vaccine but it is not 100%. I rarely if ever see a tick on her. She prefers to sun bath on the deck to being in the grass or hiking.

Roxy in the other hand loves to chase the local wildlife, hike, and play in the grass. She has at least 2-6 ticks on her a day. It is only a matter of time before she tests positive.

lisaly · 06-18-2013, 06:51 PM

I personally don't have experience with Lyme disease, but it is very treatable if caught early. My vet didn't want Katie to have a Lyme vaccine. He said the shot wasn't fully safe, and if Katie caught the disease, it could easily be treated. Usually once a dog is given doxycycline, it responds to treatment immediately. My vet also prefers titers over giving the booster shot. Sometime, but not often, you can see a bulls-eyes ring if a dog is bitten by a deer tick. Deer ticks are very, very tiny and easily missed. I hope your baby gets better very soon and responds quickly to the doxycyline and that there will be no residual pain from it.

tinav · 06-18-2013, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by lisaly

I personally don't have experience with Lyme disease, but it is very treatable if caught early. My vet didn't want Katie to have a Lyme vaccine. He said the shot wasn't fully safe, and if Katie caught the disease, it could easily be treated. Usually once a dog is given doxycycline, it responds to treatment immediately. My vet also prefers titers over giving the booster shot. Sometime, but not often, you can see a bulls-eyes ring if a dog is bitten by a deer tick. Deer ticks are very, very tiny and easily missed. I hope your baby gets better very soon and responds quickly to the doxycyline and that there will be no residual pain from it.

Thank you...

tinav · 06-18-2013, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MikaTallulah

Lucy was treated for Lymes a few months ago. 1st of my dogs to ever get it. She did get the yearly vaccine but it is not 100%. I rarely if ever see a tick on her. She prefers to sun bath on the deck to being in the grass or hiking.

Roxy in the other hand loves to chase the local wildlife, hike, and play in the grass. She has at least 2-6 ticks on her a day. It is only a matter of time before she tests positive.

Thanks....I live in NJ too....northern...are you close to the Short Hills Mall

Tina

tinav · 06-18-2013, 07:14 PM

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I'm so sorry about your vet. I would suggest starting to research different vets in your area. Trust is just so important. Glad Pucci is doing well!

Thanks...I will be doing just that. How can I trust him with what I found out this week..who knows if Pucci really has Lyme disease but I have to treat him regardless just in case. This creep has to be stopped...guess they must be doing this to others as well.

Tina

MikaTallulah · 06-18-2013, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by tinav

Thanks....I live in NJ too....northern...are you close to the Short Hills Mall

Tina

Not really. I live in Hunterdon County about 20 min. from the PA border. Major deer and Lyme country here!

MikaTallulah · 06-18-2013, 07:19 PM

There is debate about treating Lymes of the dog is not symptomatic but I treated Lucy anyway!

tinav · 06-18-2013, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MikaTallulah

There is debate about treating Lymes of the dog is not symptomatic but I treated Lucy anyway!

Oh great...Pucci is not symptomatic as far as joint discomfort. But then the reason for the test was a bloodshot eye so I guess the vet thought that could be a symptom....Really don't know what to do. Right now I feel that I can't trust any Vet.

tinav · 06-18-2013, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MikaTallulah

Not really. I live in Hunterdon County about 20 min. from the PA border. Major deer and Lyme country here!

I have relatives in Hunterdon Cty...Summerville

tinav · 06-18-2013, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MikaTallulah

There is debate about treating Lymes of the dog is not symptomatic but I treated Lucy anyway!

I am glad Lucy is fine now.

MikaTallulah · 06-18-2013, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tinav

I have relatives in Hunterdon Cty...Summerville

I work at Somerset Medical Center as a nurse small world!

tinav · 06-18-2013, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MikaTallulah

I work at Somerset Medical Center as a nurse small world!

Yes...esp online

MikaTallulah · 06-18-2013, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tinav

Yes...esp online

So true! Wishing your furrbutt a speedy recovery! Lymes is much easier to treat in dogs than people. Lucy did not get an upset stomach at all from the Doxy. while I on the other hand had to take 3 anti emetics to stop from vomiting when I was treated for Lymes.

PS I got the vaccine when it was available and still got the disease. Ticks are a way of life in my area esp. if you spend anytime outdoors. With 4 dogs- 2 of which are very active I spend a ton of time outdoors and in wooded areas!

06-18-2013, 05:57 PM	#16
MikaTallulah YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 1,812	Lucy was treated for Lymes a few months ago. 1st of my dogs to ever get it. She did get the yearly vaccine but it is not 100%. I rarely if ever see a tick on her. She prefers to sun bath on the deck to being in the grass or hiking. Roxy in the other hand loves to chase the local wildlife, hike, and play in the grass. She has at least 2-6 ticks on her a day. It is only a matter of time before she tests positive. __________________ Beware of Nestle Purina Cozy (4/06), Roxy & Zoey (2/08), Lucy (4/09); Buddy 4/09- Rescued 12/11); Mika ('98) & Tallulah ('00) RIP Harley 4/2009; Lucky 11/2010; Zoey 4/2012

06-18-2013, 07:19 PM	#22
MikaTallulah YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 1,812	There is debate about treating Lymes of the dog is not symptomatic but I treated Lucy anyway! __________________ Beware of Nestle Purina Cozy (4/06), Roxy & Zoey (2/08), Lucy (4/09); Buddy 4/09- Rescued 12/11); Mika ('98) & Tallulah ('00) RIP Harley 4/2009; Lucky 11/2010; Zoey 4/2012

06-18-2013, 06:51 PM	#17
lisaly Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 5,892	I personally don't have experience with Lyme disease, but it is very treatable if caught early. My vet didn't want Katie to have a Lyme vaccine. He said the shot wasn't fully safe, and if Katie caught the disease, it could easily be treated. Usually once a dog is given doxycycline, it responds to treatment immediately. My vet also prefers titers over giving the booster shot. Sometime, but not often, you can see a bulls-eyes ring if a dog is bitten by a deer tick. Deer ticks are very, very tiny and easily missed. I hope your baby gets better very soon and responds quickly to the doxycyline and that there will be no residual pain from it.