Does my dog have Lyme disease?

Has your dog been bitten by a tick in the previous year or is it possible that he was bitten by a tick without you noticing?

Does your dog have a fever?

Has your dog lost its appetite?

Does your dog exhibit reduced energy levels?

Does your dog exhibit lameness, that can be shifting, intermittent, and recurring?

Does your dog show signs of stiffness, discomfort, or pain?

Are there any swellings in your dog's joints?

Lyme disease is a bacterial disease transmitted exclusively by ticks. If you are certain that your dog didn't have ticks then your dog couldn't have contracted Lyme disease. If your dog is showing signs of illness, you should take it to the vet to get a diagnosis.

Your dog doesn't show any symptoms of having Lyme disease.

Your dog shows only one common symptom of having Lyme disease. Chances are that your dog doesn't have Lyme disease but if you suspect something may be wrong with your dog you should take it to the vet.

Your dog shows several common symptoms of having Lyme disease. It doesn't necessarily mean that he does have Lyme disease as lots of health issues can have similar symptoms. You should take your dog to the vet to determine what may be the problem with it.

Your dog shows all common symptoms of having Lyme disease. You should take your dog to the vet as soon as possible for a diagnosis and a treatment plan. Do not try to cure it without having consulted a vet first.