That and a congenital kidney defect were just too much for the little Shi Tzu to survive. What was most puzzling to Lori was her dog had caught the disease even though she had never left the city. Five percent of dogs in the Northeast contract Lyme Disease. Infected ticks are the carriers. Now, as the disease spreads, vets say the city is no longer safe.
Parks are notorious for that.
They are also transmitted by mice and rats. Rats are big culprits in the city. But there are preventative measures dog owners can take. For smaller dogs, a simple flea and tick collar will help. For bigger dogs, combine the collar and a few drops of commercial tick treatment.