Author Topic: NGC my dog got Lyme disease (Read 4962 times)

fotoguzzi · « **on:** August 28, 2020, 12:06:15 PM »

First sign, she stopped eating a couple days ago. So left her overnight at an ER for fluids and lots of tests. They then sent me directly to my vet where she is now but I'm picking her up this afternoon. Prognosis not good, we'll know in about 48 hours. Almost certain she got it at my moms where there is a lake and Oak Forest we would play in.. I appreciate your sympathy but more making it known for anyone else who lives in Deer tick country. Inspect your dog frequently.

Lannis · « **Reply #1 on:** August 28, 2020, 01:18:49 PM »

Quote from: fotoguzzi on August 28, 2020, 12:06:15 PM

First sign, she stopped eating a couple days ago. So left her overnight at an ER for fluids and lots of tests. They then sent me directly to my vet where she is now but I'm picking her up this afternoon. Prognosis not good, we'll know in about 48 hours. Almost certain she got it at my moms where there is a lake and Oak Forest we would play in.. I appreciate your sympathy but more making it known for anyone else who lives in Deer tick country. Inspect your dog frequently.

At first I thought you were floating an idea for a new Country Music song ...

But seriously, our dog for the last 10 years has gotten a "Bravecto" pill once every three months. Costs $60 but worth it.

We used to try the stuff that you dribble along their spine, or powder that you comb into their hair, but he still got the occasional tick.

But Bravecto is in their bloodstream. Before a tick can even bite far enough to transmit anything, it's dead. Despite our long-haired collie helling through every cane-break and creek-bottom and upland field that are all full of ticks, and where he used to come home with 50 of them on him, where even I have to strip and check myself and grab ticks off me when I go there ...

he hasn't been bitten by a tick since we started giving it to him. So inspect but prevent first!

Lannis

Markcarovilli · « **Reply #2 on:** August 28, 2020, 01:22:20 PM »

Brad

sorry to hear and pray that something can be done.

Mark

Sykestone8886 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 28, 2020, 01:45:30 PM »

On the Bravecto, I give it to my Labs and there constantly in the Brush, wish they made it for humans cause I ended up with Lymes . Not Fun !!!

AJ Huff · « **Reply #4 on:** August 28, 2020, 02:05:26 PM »

There is a Lyme's - for dogs. I know what help now but for future . Good luck. Our dog has survived heart worms and a 1/2 pound of bakers chocolate, so you never know. Fingers crossed for you.

-AJ

Perazzimx14 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 28, 2020, 02:08:42 PM »

Neighbors pup got Lyme's and he's fully recovered. It did take a while for the diagnosis and until then Dee was very sick and lost a bunch of weight and muscle mass. He was the biggest Pitbull I ever saw. After formal diagnosis a round of antibiotics and Dee's fully recovered. Unlike people pups seem to get cured rather than have it go into remission. Things are back to normal. Holly goes out to pee then Dee comes over and pee's on her pee then Holly goes back and pee's again. It funny to watch those two.

Hope you pup pulls through and makes a full recovery. Holly and I send our love.

Tkelly · « **Reply #6 on:** August 28, 2020, 02:30:32 PM »

Our lab had the same symptoms but the cause was the anti Lyme grease the vet gave us to rub on his neck.We almost lost him.I hope your pup makes it.

guzzifan · « **Reply #7 on:** August 28, 2020, 02:47:53 PM »

Keep the faith! I'm looking at my own two dogs right now and I feel your pain. Your guy will be in my thoughts and I'll do my best to send some good vibes his way.

Gian4 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 28, 2020, 02:54:18 PM »

Fotoguzzi
Sorry for your troubles. Retired veterinarian here. The killer with Lyme's disease is the secondary kidney failure that can result from the infection. The determining factors for this complication are the severity and length of infection as well as the individual animals immune response to the infection. Hopefully your dog was diagnosed early enough and will not have this problem. It is important that your dogs kidney function is continuously monitored with blood work and urine analysis. If your dog fully recovers it's important to get your dog vaccinated and follow a good flea/tick preventative protocol since immunity is not long lived. Good luck and let me know if I can be of any help.

Gian4....DVM retired.

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #9 on:** August 28, 2020, 03:50:01 PM »

So sorry FOTO, I know you're about crazy about dogs as I am. I hope she's OK. Best wishes!

Guzzi Gal · « **Reply #10 on:** August 28, 2020, 04:15:18 PM »

Licks, loves, and prayers for a full recovery!

jhem68 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 28, 2020, 04:27:55 PM »

Both of my Newfs are due for their annual Lyme vaccination. One next week and one on the 15th. They are getting their spot treatment tonight (which is 5 days short of the due date) because we are going to the cabin in the driftless area of WI. This has always been one of my biggest worries when we visit there and I'm very sorry to hear this has happened to you and your best friend.

Hopefully it's been caught early in the infection and I wish you both a full and speedy recovery!

John

drdwb · « **Reply #12 on:** August 28, 2020, 07:22:37 PM »

Foto I feel your pain. My buddy Wilson ( standard Poodle ) was also just diagnosed ,last Saturday, confirmed Wednesday. The only sign of anything amiss was an occasional cough and for about 2 weeks his energy level has been lower than normal and he hasn’t been eating as much, I thought due to the high heat and humidity. We will be starting antibiotics next week, in the meantime our vet uses low level lasers to help treat kidney and help stimulate the immune system. We’ve treated him 5 x with the laser and His Enegry is back and diet is better. He will be retested in 6 months to see how his body is fighting it off. Good luck.

80CX100 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 29, 2020, 07:28:40 AM »

Foto, I feel for you, hope your dog comes through this all right.

Lyme's disease and the tics are a big challenge in my area; I've had the bullseye rash previously from a bite but apparently it didn't spread.

I've seen the severe allergic reaction to topical tic treatments, and after much research, I could never in good conscience, feed my dog pesticides. fwiw ymmv

I'm careful with my clothing, and I check my dog regularly and try to brush her with a furminator before she comes into the house, especially if the weather feels "ticky" ie cooler and dampish and I've gotten good at removing tics with the little twisty tools.

There is no easy win/win absolute solution with tics.

Thinking of you and praying for your dog.

Good luck take care

Kelly

SIR REAL ED · « **Reply #14 on:** August 29, 2020, 08:32:07 AM »

good advice here. Sorry to hear about your pup Foto.

Our dogs are in the woods most of the time, and we have found the Seresto collars to work very well. Recommended to last 8 months. Since they swim a lot, we change them out after six months. A couple years around here (Lannis' area) the ticks were so bad the vet recommended Seresto collars and Bravecto pills used simultaneously.

My understanding is the reason they don't make collars for humans is we live too long and the poison in the collar would build up in our bodies.

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #15 on:** August 29, 2020, 10:20:58 AM »

Oh my! I am hoping for the very best!

John A · « **Reply #16 on:** August 29, 2020, 10:31:37 AM »

I hope she gets better, Brad. Keep us posted please.

Lannis · « **Reply #17 on:** August 29, 2020, 11:26:10 AM »

Quote from: SIR REAL ED on August 29, 2020, 08:32:07 AM

My understanding is the reason they don't make collars for humans is we live too long and the poison in the collar would build up in our bodies.

When my brother was in the 82nd Airborne, they would train in the woods of North Carolina in the summertime, and would live in the fields and woods for days on end in areas infested with ticks.

Some of the guys, despite warnings, would get hold of dog tick collars and put them on. You feed these guys gunpowder and raw meat and tell them they're invulnerable, and they can't get hurt by anything.

Except a tick collar. Every one in his unit that tried it had to get evacuated back to the base, sick as a ... umm ... dog.

Lannis

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #18 on:** August 29, 2020, 05:17:51 PM »

Sadly I have to report she didn't make it. In typical lab fashion she didn't show any symptoms until it was too late. The disease ravaged her kidneys and there was just no recovery possible by the time we saw a change in behavior. We did use Advantix on schedule, last time on the 15th of August. Vet said the stuff not 100% effective. I hadn't thought about the - (if I even knew about it) because I didn't think the area was very infested, we just didn't see many ticks of any kind. But I now remember finding one tick back in June.. maybe it's been festering in her since then?
Maybe some of you remember Muley dogs, she was from the last litter and had 41 siblings. I sent a PM to Russ Huffman (Muley) but have not seen him on the forum for many years if anyone has contact info.

Lannis · « **Reply #19 on:** August 29, 2020, 05:25:09 PM »

Quote from: fotoguzzi on August 29, 2020, 05:17:51 PM

Sadly I have to report she didn't make it. In typical lab fashion she didn't show any symptoms until it was too late. The disease ravaged her kidneys and there was just no recovery possible by the time we saw a change in behavior. We did use Advantix on schedule, last time on the 15th of August. Vet said the stuff not 100% effective. I hadn't thought about the - (if I even knew about it) because I didn't think the area was very infested, we just didn't see many ticks of any kind. But I now remember finding one tick back in June.. maybe it's been festering in her since then?
Maybe some of you remember Muley dogs, she was from the last litter and had 41 siblings. I sent a PM to Russ Huffman (Muley) but have not seen him on the forum for many years if anyone has contact info.

That's sad to hear, and I know we all feel for you. Those Muley Dogs are legendary, and I know that yours had a great life!

Lannis

Guzzi Gal · « **Reply #20 on:** August 29, 2020, 05:45:12 PM »

Deepest condolences from our family to yours. Our "firstborn" was lost to kidney failure brought on by the vitamin D problems in dog food a few years back so we understand your pain.

Sykestone8886 · « **Reply #21 on:** August 29, 2020, 05:56:14 PM »

So sorry to hear the bad news !! I have labs and there my best friend,it tough when you have to let them go.

drdwb · « **Reply #22 on:** August 29, 2020, 06:33:01 PM »

Brad such sad news. It’s always tough to let a good friend go. Unfortunately No words will make this better, only time and memories. I figure a guy is lucky if he has one good dog in his life, but blessed if there are more.
Dave

John Croucher · « **Reply #23 on:** August 29, 2020, 06:53:45 PM »

Lyme is carried by a parasite. Treat your dog or yourself for parasites.

The secondary illnesses suffered by those exposed is from parasite infestation and over looked and misdiagnosed. Testing procedures for parasites is less than 3% accurate per the CDC. I nearly died from the the parasites and misdiagnosis. Thanks to an old farmer, I am still raising hell.

Markcarovilli · « **Reply #24 on:** August 29, 2020, 06:59:34 PM »

Condolences- sad to hear

Mark

bad Chad · « **Reply #25 on:** August 29, 2020, 08:16:45 PM »

Sorry for your loss. It sucks Brad, dogs are special animals to us humans.

bikeridertim · « **Reply #26 on:** August 29, 2020, 08:22:28 PM »

My condolences Brad.

80CX100 · « **Reply #27 on:** August 29, 2020, 09:34:16 PM »

Foto, really sorry to hear that news.

lucky phil · « **Reply #28 on:** August 30, 2020, 01:59:30 AM »

Sad news indeed:(

Ciao

e.cleven · « **Reply #29 on:** August 30, 2020, 06:41:25 AM »

Brad, we are sorry for your loss, dog are as much a part of a family as anyone.

Earl and Diane

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