Greetings everyone:

My coworker found a small tick on her Viszla, with the telltale bullseye
red circle, so of course she is now worried about Lyme disease. She
called her vet, who said that a blood test so soon would show nothing,
and that the bullseye didn't mean that he would necessarily get Lyme
disease, and that if he did, it might not show up for 6 months, and she
should just watch him for symptoms until that time.

I advised her to get a second opinion, as it seems to me that the blood
work might show the illness before the dog becomes symptomatic, and why
wait for him to get sick before treatment?

What do you all think? She's thinking maybe a monthly blood test to see
if the Lyme shows up before the dog gets sick -- would that be wise, or
pointless? Do dogs have to appear ill before receiving treatment for this
illness?

Any advice/experience would be much appreciated. Thanks.

--
Catherine
& Zoe, Queenie, & Max, 3 black dogs of varying sizes
& Rosalie the calico cat
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