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Does My Dog Show Symptoms Of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?

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proposes Has your dog had a tick in the previous year or is it possible that he had a tick without you noticing?

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Most common questions used to investigate

Has your dog had a tick in the previous year or is it possible that he had a tick without you noticing?

Does your dog exhibits coughing or dyspnea?

Does your dog have a fever (up to 105°F)?

Are the lymph nodes of your dog enlarged?

Does your dog show signs of pain in the joints?

Does your dog show signs of abdominal pain?

Does your dog exhibits vomiting and diarrhea?

Does your dog have edema (swellings) on its face or extremities?

Have your dog lost a lot of weight?

Common conclusions

Rickettsia rickettsii is a pathogen that is transmitted exclusively by ticks. If you are certain that your dog didn't have ticks, then there are only minor chances that your dog had have contracted Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. 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 symptom of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.

Your dog shows few common symptoms of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Since most symptoms can be caused by a lot of other illnesses and health conditions it cannot be said with certainty that your dog is suffering from Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. If you suspect that your dog is sick, take it to the vet to get a clear diagnosis.

Your dog shows several common symptoms of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Since most symptoms can be caused by a lot of other illnesses and health conditions it cannot be said with certainty that your dog is suffering from Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. You should take your dog to the vet to get a clear diagnosis and a treatment plan.

Your dog shows all common symptoms of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Petechial hemorrhages of the conjunctiva and oral mucosa may be seen in severe cases. Take your dog to the vet to get a clear diagnosis, and a treatment plan. Do not try to cure your dog before visiting the veterinarian first.

References

https://www.merckvetmanual.com/generalized-conditions/rickettsial-diseases/rocky-mountain-spotted-fever-in-dogs

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Hi! I’m Sreten Filipović. I graduated from the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Belgrade, with a master's degree in Environmental Protection in Agricultural Systems. I’ve worked as a researcher at Finland's Natural Resources Institute (LUKE) on a project aimed at adapting south-western Finland to drought episodes. I founded a consulting agency in the field of environment and agriculture to help farmers who want to implement the principles of sustainability on their farms. I’m also a founding member of the nonprofit organization Ecogenesis from Belgrade whose main goal is non-formal education on the environment and ecology. In my spare time, I like to write blog posts about sustainability, the environment, animal farming, horticulture, and plant protection. I’ve also published several science-fiction short stories. You can find me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sreten-filipovi%C4%87-515aa5158/