Carefully follow the instructions on the label. At this time it is not known, though research is underway. There is little available evidence, however, on their efficiency at transmitting Borrefia burgdorferi. Generally, biting insects are infected with the organism at a considerably lower rate than the infection rate of ticks. So far, animals that appear affected by Borrefia burgdorferi are dogs and horses.
Studies are underway in cats and cattle.
Some animals have shown limb joint disease similar to that described in dogs. It depends on the geographic area, infection rates, and the time of year. Certain areas are more heavily infested by infected ticks than others. Talk to your doctor about being vaccinated against Lyme disease. This site was created and is maintained by Country Systems , all rights reserved.