can lymes disease spread to other dogs
Lyme disease is a disease caused by a bacteria known as Borrelia burgdorferi. The disease is transmitted through the bite of a tick. Lyme disease is considered a zoonotic disease because it can infect both dogs and people. It does not appear to be a major threat for cats. Your dog can get Lyme disease if he is bitten by an infected tick. Canine Lyme disease is not directly contagious from one dog to another however. In dogs, the most common sign of Lyme disease is lameness which may shift from one leg to another. Other signs include fever, depression, lack of appetite and irritability.