Map Reveals 32 States Where Dog Owners Warned of Common Tick-Borne Disease

The disease, usually contained to the northeast of the U.S., has now been detected in 32 states.

Dogs are becoming more vulnerable to Lyme disease, veterinarians have said, and it is spreading throughout the U.S.Veterinarians from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine have warned that the tick-caused illness is spreading in not only humans but also dogs.Lyme disease is spread through the bites of ticks infected with the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria. According to PetMD, between 1.4 percent and 13.3 percent of dogs in the U.S. contract the disease.

The main symptoms dog owners should watch out for include swollen lymph nodes, a fever, lethargy, loss in appetite, joint pain and increased thirst, and subsequent urination, the college reported. However, these symptoms may not manifest until months after a tick bite.Lyme disease can be fatal if left untreated, as it can cause serious damage to the nervous system, heart and kidneys. It can leave lasting kidney damage, and its effects on the nervous system can cause seizures.

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