News Center Maine Health Reports on “Cases of tick-borne diseases in pets spiking in Maine”
Cases of tick-borne diseases in pets spiking in Maine
Lyme, anaplasmosis, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever are increasing among dogs.
By Vivien Leigh (NEWS CENTER Maine), June 1, 2023
Maine — As warmer temperatures draw more people to the Maine outdoors, veterinarians are warning that pets are also at risk for tick-borne diseases, just like their owners. Cases of Lyme, anaplasmosis, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever have been on the rise among dogs in Maine.
Experts point to climate change allowing deer ticks to migrate further north and west, and more sensitive tests are detecting tick-borne illnesses.
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