And even better- opossums have immune systems that are really good at fighting off Lyme disease, so ticks are less likely to contract and spread the disease after biting an opossum. Opossums are really interesting animals. 23 мар. 2015 г.
Are any animals immune to ticks?
Some animal species, including cattle, rabbits, guinea pigs and mice, have been demonstrated to develop resistance to tick feeding after a single or repeated infestation, depending on the combination of tick species and animal species/strains (14–16).
Are cats immune to lymes disease?
Fortunately, cats are highly resistant to the bacteria causing Lyme disease and rarely show signs of the disease.
Are dogs immune to Lyme disease?
Dogs keep their antibodies to the Lyme organism and stay positive testing for a very long time. Most often it is many years, even for the rest of their lives. According to research done at Cornell University Veterinary School, 94% of all dogs are naturally immune to Lyme (without ever having had the vaccine).
What animals are most likely to get Lyme disease?
What animals get 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.
