".......Most dogs, even though they have been exposed to Borrelia burgdorferi, never exhibit any signs of Lyme disease"
We had a vet come and speak in the Spring and she said by the time most dogs are symptomatic, it is usually after being bitten the 2nd time. This confirms what she said.
She also said certain breeds were more prone to getting Lyme - Boxers, Labs, Golden Retrievers
THIS IS ALSO INTERESTING: Interestingly, dogs susceptible to this condition may not be protected by the Lyme vaccines currently available . In fact, there are concerns that the vaccine may possibly sensitize a genetically predisposed individual to having a more intense immune-mediated reaction to Lyme antigens, or the vaccine may add to antigen-antibody complex deposition in tissues
Thanks, I'm faxing to the vet!!
Gail
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