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Lyme disease has been a concern in certain areas of the United States for many years, but updated data now shows that Lyme-positive dogs have been reported in all 50 states¹. This news and April, which is Prevent Lyme in Dogs Month, serves as important reminders to have at-risk dogs vaccinated.
Lyme Disease Facts:
- Lyme-positive dogs have been reported in all 50 states¹
- Lyme disease is contracted from deer ticks
- Veterinarians and pet owner can help protect dogs against Lyme disease by using a vaccine and tick control products
- The effects of Lyme disease in dogs can be debilitating – and may not appear for two to five months, or in some cases, go unseen
This B-roll includes:
- Dog diagnosed with Lyme disease
- Dogs in veterinary office getting lyme disease vaccine
- General dog footage
- Owner putting tick control product on dog
- Graphic of identifying disease-transmitting ticks
Interviews include:
- Ken Dockal
Hercules' Owner (Dog diagnosed with lyme disease)
- Dr. Michael Casler
Guilderland Animal Hospital
¹IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. U.S. Canine Positive Lyme Results Map. Accessed on January 24, 2008.
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