Lyme Disease Vaccination

Preventative care plays a huge role in pet care. At Georgetown Animal Hospital, serving Georgetown, OH, we can help you better understand the many different types of preventative care that are available at our veterinarian office. Keep reading to learn about Lyme disease vaccinations as preventative care.

What Is Lyme Disease?

Lyme disease is a tick-borne disease caused by bacteria that is passed on through a tick bite. Not all tick bites result in Lyme disease, but it is a risk factor. This is one of the reasons why it is so important that your pets have an efficient system of flea and tick prevention in place. Preventing tick bites is the best line of defense against diseases and infections carried by ticks.

Lyme disease is often asymptomatic in animals, but in severe cases, it can result in symptoms such as limping, lethargy, and fever. In very serious cases, kidney malfunction can develop a serious condition called tick paralysis.

Is There a Lyme Disease Vaccine?

There is currently a Lyme disease vaccine available for animals. If you believe your animal could be at risk for Lyme disease, schedule your pet for Lyme disease testing. Vaccinating your pet is a good idea if you live in an area heavily infested with ticks.

Other Preventative Care

In addition to vaccinations, other important types of preventive care include flea and tick prevention. If your pet does not currently have flea and tick prevention in place, discuss with our vet the options that are available, such as Nexgard.

To learn more about our services, contact us at Georgetown Animal Hospital, serving Georgetown, OH, and the surrounding areas. We will be happy to help you today. Call us today at 937-378-6334.

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Monday
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