Can dogs develop Lyme disease?
Yes. Dogs can become infected with Lyme-causing Borrelia after bites from infected ticks, although risk and disease patterns depend strongly on region.
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Exposure is not identical to illness
Some exposed dogs do not develop recognised clinical disease. When illness occurs, signs can overlap with other problems, so online symptom lists cannot replace an examination.
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A veterinarian can advise on preventives, vaccination where relevant, testing and travel risks. Never give a dog human medication unless a veterinarian specifically directs it.
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UK Lyme disease guidance and data
For current UK clinical advice, public-health guidance and surveillance data, consult these primary national sources.