I stopped by the vet's today to get Revolution for Moe and Tally because the ticks are starting already. They recommended a heartworm test (every two years for dogs who get heartworm preventative). Moe happened to be wating in the car and they weren't too busy so I brought him in and they tested him. He was was negative for heartworm but tested a strong positive for Lyme Disease (tests for both are done at the same time).
Moe is symptom-free but they recommended treating him right away before symptoms start. Moe is on Doxycycline for two weeks and then needs two vaccinations for Lyme Disease three weeks apart. We need to get Tally tested right away, too.
They told me that Revolution is no longer claiming to help prevent tick bites and I should use Frontline. I have been taking Moe to this vet for over FOUR years and buying Revolution monthly all that time for both dogs - WHY didn't they tell me this before?
Does anyone know anything about Lyme Disease in dogs, it's symptoms, and the treatment's effectiveness?
Terry
They told me that Revolution is no longer claiming to help prevent tick bites and I should use Frontline. I have been taking Moe to this vet for over FOUR years and buying Revolution monthly all that time for both dogs - WHY didn't they tell me this before?
Does anyone know anything about Lyme Disease in dogs, it's symptoms, and the treatment's effectiveness?
Terry