Lyme disease can't be transmitted from one pet to another, nor from pets to humans, except through tick bites.
Can Lyme disease transfer from dog to cat?
Both humans and other animals, including dogs, can become infected with Lyme disease. However, they can contract the infection only if they are directly bitten by an infected tick; a cat exposed to Lyme disease cannot directly pass along the infection.
Can animals catch Lyme disease?
Dogs, horses and sometimes cattle can get Lyme disease. White-tailed deer, mice, chipmunks, gray squirrels, opossums and raccoons can also be infected. How can my animal get Lyme disease? Lyme disease is spread through the bite of an infected tick (vector).
Can a dog live a normal life with Lyme disease?
When Lyme disease is caught early, life-altering complications such as kidney failure, nervous system damage, and heart issues can be prevented altogether. A dog with Lyme disease can live a long and happy life.
Does Lyme disease in dogs go away on its own?
Can my dog recover from Lyme disease? Provided the disease is detected and treated effectively early enough, with the course of antibiotics signs of Lyme disease typically resolve within the first 3 days.
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