Lyme positive - MyCorgi.com2024-03-28T21:53:30Zhttp://mycorgi.com/forum/topics/lyme-positive?feed=yes&xn_auth=noSarah....I live in the Catski…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-03-26:1150197:Comment:17252782013-03-26T03:22:34.803ZLindahttp://mycorgi.com/profile/LindaFeldbin
<p>Sarah....I live in the Catskill region and Lyme is a big problem here and across the river in Dutchess.</p>
<p>Sarah....I live in the Catskill region and Lyme is a big problem here and across the river in Dutchess.</p> Around here if they treated a…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-03-26:1150197:Comment:17252642013-03-26T02:13:17.930ZBethhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Beth306
<p>Around here if they treated all positive dogs without symptoms, just about every dog would be treated, I think.</p>
<p>Around here if they treated all positive dogs without symptoms, just about every dog would be treated, I think.</p> Here in CT we also have an ep…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-03-26:1150197:Comment:17251532013-03-26T00:03:03.062ZSusan Stantonhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/SusanStanton
<p>Here in CT we also have an epidemic of Lyme, and over the years, the vets have become more positive about vaccinating, but as everyone says, it's not a clear black/white decision. And, as someone else states, they are now not automatically treating for just an initial positive test, but checking to see if the dog is actively fighting the infection first.</p>
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<p>Meanwhile -- on a slightly different point, be careful of the photosensitivity that this family of antibiotics can cause.…</p>
<p>Here in CT we also have an epidemic of Lyme, and over the years, the vets have become more positive about vaccinating, but as everyone says, it's not a clear black/white decision. And, as someone else states, they are now not automatically treating for just an initial positive test, but checking to see if the dog is actively fighting the infection first.</p>
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<p>Meanwhile -- on a slightly different point, be careful of the photosensitivity that this family of antibiotics can cause. My Bertie was treated with doxy for Lyme a few years ago, and the little pink, lightly haired area on his nose got a staph infection! Which required a different antibiotic altogether. So be sure if he has exposed skin on nose or other areas to use a good sunblock.</p> I know you made the decision…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-03-26:1150197:Comment:17251522013-03-26T00:00:34.521ZSarah Schantzhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/SarahSchantz
<p>I know you made the decision not to get the vaccine based on your breeder's advice; I didn't know that you could get an untreatable form of lyme from the vaccine. Our breeder said nothing about lyme and it wasn't on her list of vaccines, worming etc. which I wondered about. Having seen it in both dogs and people up close - my daughter was very sick with lyme while living in the Catskills - I was grateful that a vaccine existed. No criticism of you was intended - I think we all struggle…</p>
<p>I know you made the decision not to get the vaccine based on your breeder's advice; I didn't know that you could get an untreatable form of lyme from the vaccine. Our breeder said nothing about lyme and it wasn't on her list of vaccines, worming etc. which I wondered about. Having seen it in both dogs and people up close - my daughter was very sick with lyme while living in the Catskills - I was grateful that a vaccine existed. No criticism of you was intended - I think we all struggle with making decisions for our pets. Please let us know how Becca does and what you decide to do. We have deer all over the woods here and they trek through our land daily so I worry about this too.</p> Max had Lyme before we got hi…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-03-25:1150197:Comment:17250582013-03-25T23:47:54.838ZLindahttp://mycorgi.com/profile/LindaFeldbin
<p>Max had Lyme before we got him but was treated. He gets his shots every year now. I do wonder if his neck problem was caused by the Lyme, probably will never know. Thankfully acupuncture has done an incredible job of relieving the pain and allows him to be a very normal corgi.</p>
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<p>Marcie...I'm sure you feel bad enough. You acted on the advice from your breeder which many of us turn to with questions.</p>
<p>Max had Lyme before we got him but was treated. He gets his shots every year now. I do wonder if his neck problem was caused by the Lyme, probably will never know. Thankfully acupuncture has done an incredible job of relieving the pain and allows him to be a very normal corgi.</p>
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<p>Marcie...I'm sure you feel bad enough. You acted on the advice from your breeder which many of us turn to with questions.</p> I did not get the vaccine bec…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-03-25:1150197:Comment:17249672013-03-25T23:00:01.643ZMarciehttp://mycorgi.com/profile/MarcieRussell
<p>I did not get the vaccine because her breeder recommended against it. There are three vaccines for lyme, the effectiveness varies. It is also possible to get a non-treatable form of lyme from the vaccine. I got the vaccine this time after discussing each with my vet and weighing the options. It is not a cut and dried decision.</p>
<p>I did not get the vaccine because her breeder recommended against it. There are three vaccines for lyme, the effectiveness varies. It is also possible to get a non-treatable form of lyme from the vaccine. I got the vaccine this time after discussing each with my vet and weighing the options. It is not a cut and dried decision.</p> I live near Ithaca where the…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-03-25:1150197:Comment:17246922013-03-25T11:36:46.532ZSarah Schantzhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/SarahSchantz
<p>I live near Ithaca where the lyme vaccine was developed at Cornell. An emeritus professor who was part of the team said that it is very important to strictly follow the timing for the first few years in terms of boosters and annual shots. My sister's dog got lyme and struggled for the rest of her life which was shortened by lyme. Why would you not get the vaccine - lyme is ugly and greatly compromises quality of life.</p>
<p>I live near Ithaca where the lyme vaccine was developed at Cornell. An emeritus professor who was part of the team said that it is very important to strictly follow the timing for the first few years in terms of boosters and annual shots. My sister's dog got lyme and struggled for the rest of her life which was shortened by lyme. Why would you not get the vaccine - lyme is ugly and greatly compromises quality of life.</p> I live in southern Iowa, the…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-03-23:1150197:Comment:17239012013-03-23T12:13:14.510ZKaren Mccartyhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/KarenMccarty
<p>I live in southern Iowa, the border of my 6 acres is a creek. I have major tick problems, but didnt know they had a vaccine for lymes. Unfortunately I lost my outside dog to Lymes this winter. Acted like arthritis.......with meds and a remission he made it till last October. Do whatever you can do, it was too late for Dumpster but now EVERYONEgets vaccinated. Wish they had it for humans since my sister has suffered from it for 6 years.</p>
<p>I live in southern Iowa, the border of my 6 acres is a creek. I have major tick problems, but didnt know they had a vaccine for lymes. Unfortunately I lost my outside dog to Lymes this winter. Acted like arthritis.......with meds and a remission he made it till last October. Do whatever you can do, it was too late for Dumpster but now EVERYONEgets vaccinated. Wish they had it for humans since my sister has suffered from it for 6 years.</p> Max had lyme before we got hi…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-03-23:1150197:Comment:17237842013-03-23T03:18:08.521ZLindahttp://mycorgi.com/profile/LindaFeldbin
<p>Max had lyme before we got him but was treated. They will always show a minor positive once they've had it. </p>
<p>I have to laugh...my daughter's name is Rebecca, we call her Becky or Becca. Her father's cocker spaniel when he was growing up was named Becky. We always told her she was named for Daddy's dog.</p>
<p>Max had lyme before we got him but was treated. They will always show a minor positive once they've had it. </p>
<p>I have to laugh...my daughter's name is Rebecca, we call her Becky or Becca. Her father's cocker spaniel when he was growing up was named Becky. We always told her she was named for Daddy's dog.</p> Thanks. New England has becom…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-03-22:1150197:Comment:17236132013-03-22T23:12:19.255ZMarciehttp://mycorgi.com/profile/MarcieRussell
<p>Thanks. New England has become tick central the last few years. The kids at school come in from recess with ticks and the playground is pavement or mowed. I'm going to treat for fleas/ticks all year now I think. I was shocked to find the tick in December, the temps had been below zero. We love to tromp through the woods, so more detailed checks for both of us this year.</p>
<p>Thanks. New England has become tick central the last few years. The kids at school come in from recess with ticks and the playground is pavement or mowed. I'm going to treat for fleas/ticks all year now I think. I was shocked to find the tick in December, the temps had been below zero. We love to tromp through the woods, so more detailed checks for both of us this year.</p>