Tick season is in full swing in Loudoun

We're starting to see more pets in the last several weeks with ticks.  We've also seen them on ourselves at home several times over.  This is a reminder that Loudoun's rate of ticks is 20 times higher than the Virginia average and one of the highest in the nation according to Loudoun's Department of Health (retrieved from:  http://www.loudoun.gov/Default.aspx?tabid=726).

 

Lyme Disease Risk Map (View enlarged image.)	State or County	Incidence*
	Connecticut	54.2
	Rhode Island	37.5
	Loudoun	36.0
	New Jersey	16.9
	Delaware	14.0
	Maryland	6.8
	Virginia	2.1

 

 

We sell several different tick preventatives.  Also, here are some of the signs of Lyme disease from an article on our website:

 

Many dogs affected with Lyme disease are taken to a veterinarian because they seem to be experiencing generalized pain and have stopped eating. Affected dogs have been described as if they were "walking on eggshells."  Often these pets have high fevers. Dogs may also begin limping. This painful lameness often appears suddenly and may shift from one leg to another. If untreated, it may eventually disappear, only to recur weeks or months later.

Some pets are infected with the Lyme disease organism for over a year before they finally show symptoms. By this time, the disease may be widespread throughout the body.

 

Your pet can also be vaccinated against Lyme disease, and this has to be done annually to maintain your pet's resistance.  Call us today to schedule your pet's vaccination.

 

 

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appointments@family-vet.com

 

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Chantilly, VA 20152

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