Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF)

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) is a disease caused by an infectious bacterium called Rickettsia rickettsia and carried by the American dog tick and the brown dog tick. Dogs that live in a wooded or a high population of ticks areas are more likely to get infected with Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF).

Symptoms are usually mild and they include fever, vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, bleeding and difficulty breathing. Unfortunately, in some cases, dogs who suffer from Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever must be hospitalized because of bleeding and other severe symptoms, but in general, RMSF can be treated with antibiotics. 

Canine Babesiosis

Canine Babesia infection or babesiosis is a disease caused by tick bites that can lead to anemia in dogs. This disease can occur in any dog breed in the world. Being a protozoal disease, it attacks the red blood cells in your pet’s body.

Many people don’t know this, but Canine Babesia can also be transmitted when an infected animal bites another animal or through blood transfusions. So, try to pay more attention to your dog’s behavior when you are in public spaces and don’t skip regular vet check ups. 

The most common symptom are lethargy, fever, swollen lymph nodes and anemia. This disease can be treated with antiprotozoal drugs and sometimes antibiotics.

Canine Bartonellosis

Canine Bartonellosis is an infectious disease caused by tick bites. Herding dog breeds are more likely to develop this disease because they are more exposed to the environment in which these ticks live.

So, the most common symptoms of Canine Bartonellosis are lameness, eye problems, neurological issues and swollen lymph nodes. This disease can be treated with an appropriate antibiotic recommended by your veterinarian. Moreover, it’s very important to remember that this disease can be contracted by pet owners as well.