10/05/2026
🐾 Lyme Disease: What You Should Know! 🐾
What is Lyme Disease?
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread through the bite of infected ticks. In dogs, it can cause symptoms like fever, lameness, swollen or painful joints, lethargy, and decreased appetite. 🦠🕷️
Why vaccinate?
Lyme disease is becoming an increasing concern in our area, and dogs can be exposed to infected ticks right in their own backyards. 🕷️ The Lyme vaccine can help protect your pup from Lyme disease, especially for dogs who spend time outdoors or in areas where Lyme-carrying ticks are found. Regular tick prevention and checking your pup for ticks are important, too!
Good news! 🎉 Tails of KC Animal Hospital now offers the Lyme vaccine for dogs! 🐶💉 Talk with our team to see if the Lyme vaccine is right for your pup based on their lifestyle and risk of exposure. 💙
Learn more about Lyme Disease in dogs: https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/lyme-disease-dogs