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Tick Fever In Dogs

Although most people have heard of Lyme Disease, not many know about another dangerous tick-borne illness that can cause serious complications in our dogs – Tick Fever.

Tick Fever, also known as Ehrlichiosis, is found worldwide and has been reported in almost every state in the U.S. It’s caused by a tiny organism called rickettsia, which is a type of bacteria that has evolved to behave more like a virus, in that it can actually take over living cells and grow inside them.

The 2 most common forms of rickettsia causing Ehrlichiosis in dogs and their wild wolf cousins are Ehrlichia canis (which is transmitted by the Brown Dog tick, and is by far the most prevalent) and Ehrlichia ewingii (transmitted by the Lone Star tick).

How Do Dogs Become Infected With Tick Fever?

When ticks feed on an animal infected with Ehrlichia, they also become infected. Ehrlichia can remain alive in the tick for up to 5 or 6 months before being passed on to another host.

When an infected tick bites a dog, it immediately begins injecting its saliva into the dog’s skin. This saliva not only has an anesthetic effect (which allows the tick to bite without its host noticing), it also contains a cement-like material to keep the tick stuck to the skin AND an anticoagulant to keep the dog’s blood from clotting so the tick can continue to feed for days. All this is very bad news for the dog, since it only takes 3-6 hours for the Ehrlichia to be transmitted through the tick’s saliva into the dog’s bloodstream. Sadly, it only takes a single bite for a dog to become infected.

Once in the bloodstream, the organism begins to multiply and spread. From there, it can take between 8 and 20 days for the dog to show the first signs of Tick Fever.

Tick Fever Symptoms

Symptoms of Tick Fever can be vague and mild at first. The disease is typically divided into 3 distinct stages:

The Acute Phase

During the earliest stage of Tick Fever, dogs may suffer from low-grade fever, swollen lymph nodes, unexplained bruising, loss of appetite, joint pain, nasal discharge, or difficulty breathing. This stage can last anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks, at which point the dog can appear to recover.

The Subclinical Phase

During this phase, the organism is still present, but it’s not causing any signs of infection. It takes up residence in the dog’s spleen, where it remains quietly dormant. The dog can remain in this phase for anywhere from several months to years, during which he appears to be back to normal and healthy. It’s at this stage that some dogs are actually able to fight off the organism and make a true recovery.

The Chronic Phase

If the dog is not able to fight off the disease, the chronic phase begins. During this time, the dog is at risk of serious complications, including:

Lameness
Anemia (not enough red blood cells, which carry oxygen)
Bleeding episodes caused by a massive decrease in platelets, the blood-clotting cells
Eye inflammation (including uveitis, retinal disease, damaged corneas, and hemorrhages inside the eye)
Swollen legs
Depression
Tender abdomen, usually due to an enlarged liver
Kidney problems
Neurological issues
Bone marrow failure
Since the bone marrow manufactures all the blood cells needed to sustain life (including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets), if the bone marrow fails, the dog will most likely die.


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