It is possible for your pets to get Lyme disease, although some are more susceptible to the disease than others. The same tick that causes Lyme disease in people, causes Lyme disease in pets. Ixodes scapularis (deer) ticks are found throughout the state of Connecticut and human illness has been found in every town. It is possible for pets in all towns to become infected as well. Lyme disease symptoms that your pet displays may mimic other illnesses, and this can make it difficult for a proper diagnosis.

 

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