Robin1017 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 This has been on my mind lately after finding 6 ticks while camping a couple of weeks ago and just finding one on Robin now. A few (maybe 3) of them were deer ticks, the type known to carry Lyme disease. Robin was diagnosed with Lyme just a month after we adopted him (though since it hasn't ever flared up since, we wonder if he really does have it, or if it was misdiagnosed at the time). My question is, if the tick that bites him has Lyme disease, what's the danger? I mean, he already has the disease--does it cause it to flare up, for example, or would things just stay the same as always? I realize there are other TBD's to worry about (and, of course, getting Lyme myself), but this question has always puzzled me, since my mom has two dogs that have Lyme disease as well.... Does anyone know? Quote Cathy & Calvin (DOB 9/18/13). Always missing my angel Robin (Abdo Bullard). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LindsaySF Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 I believe that new lyme disease bacteria being introduced into the system might cause a flare-up. But I have also read that it takes 24 hours of the tick being attached in order to transmit the bacteria. If he shows any symptoms of a flare-up, best get him on Doxy right away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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