Canine Ehrlichiosis

Canine Ehrlichiosis is an infection caused by the brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus), American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis) and deer tick. This infection usually severely affects the German Shepherd and Doberman Pinschers dog breeds. Unfortunately, this disease in one of the most common in dogs throughout the United States and Canada. 

This disease can worsen gradually, from mild symptoms to severe complications. So, the most common symptoms of Canine Ehrlichiosis are fever, swollen lymph nodes, sudden weight loss, bleeding, or other neurological issues. 

Sadly, it may be quite difficult to diagnose infected dogs that have mild symptoms that aren’t yet visible. If your dog suffers from this disease, your veterinarian will prescribe you antibiotics that are actually very effective. 

These diseases can also be found in humans and there’s no vaccine against it yet, so try to do your best to keep yourself and your pet safe. 

Anaplasmosis in Dogs

Anaplasmosis is a disease caused by two types of bacteria, namely the first one is Anaplasma phagocytophilum, which infects white blood cells in both animals and humans, and the second one is Anaplasma platys, which can be found in dogs, affecting their platelets. This infection is carried by the deer tick and western black-legged tick.

Symptoms can vary from mild to severe and the most common issues are fever, lameness, lethargy, lack of appetite, diarrhea, vomiting and coughing. 

Canine Anaplasmosis can be treated with special antibiotics prescribed by your veterinarian, but in some cases, dogs can be reinfected. That’s why it’s important to follow the recommendations of your vet to prevent reinfection.