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Comment by Susan Stanton on March 23, 2009 at 2:29pm

Is there any update on your pup and his nose bleed and the anaplasmosis? I live in NW Ct, and tick-borne diseases are epidemic up here. I have my guys on Advantix every 3 weeks, I check them morning and night -- but I still find ticks on them, regardless. I have their blood checked every 6 months regardless of whether they show symptoms or not. Bertie Wooster has been positive for Lyme in the past, and this time is positive for anaplasmosis. Apparently, this is what they call an "emerging" disease (they are finding more and more diseases from ticks, different types of Lyme, etc.) and there is some controversy in the vet world about whether to treat it. My vets tend to be more aggressive, and so they have adopted a month of Doxycycline as a standard treatment -- Bertie took his first pills today. Sigh. I hate ticks. no, let me rephrase that, I HATE TICKS. Has anyone else run into this? The fact that Bertie was asymptomatic is a good thing, I believe -- but who knows what long-term damage these ticks and their darn diseases do.

Comment by ZdogZ on January 2, 2009 at 11:16am

Have you tried the vet in Andrews? That is who we use and he's great. They are very reasonable in their prices, too. An even bigger plus...Dr. Mohr has corgis!

Comment by Tauna and Kota on January 2, 2009 at 5:32am

Please give us updates so we know what is going on!!! Wish the best. I hope all information provided was helpful!!! Hug him for me!

Comment by Lauren + Winston on January 2, 2009 at 1:23am

definitely print that out and bring it to a second vet tomorrow.

Comment by Lauren + Winston on January 2, 2009 at 1:23am

http://www.lakelandveterinaryhospital.com/Anaplasmosis.htm

GOOD site. :) probably the best one i found.

Comment by Geri & Sidney on January 2, 2009 at 1:20am

Oh poor Dragster! Sounds like Lauren and Stephanie did a great job answering the question. Just get him to a regular vet as soon as you can tomorrow and let us know how it goes. I wouldn't wonder if you stay up all night with Dragster. I doubt I would be able to sleep if I was in your shoes! By the sounds of it, though, he will be just fine.

Comment by Lauren + Winston on January 2, 2009 at 1:02am

LOL i did not realize how long my comment was till i posted it... im an encyclopedia... weeee

Comment by Stephanie & Lola on January 2, 2009 at 1:01am

What I'm reading says that the dogs who tested positive for A.P. usually had these symptoms.. fever, lethargy, and anorexia. Has Dragster had any of those symptoms lately?

Comment by Lauren + Winston on January 2, 2009 at 1:00am

I found this

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anaplasma_phagocytophilum

it doesnt really say much and makes no sense, it does however say that it causes this:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_granulocytic_anaplasmosis

but that page is some sort of human disease. it does say: "typically transmitted to humans by Ixodes scapularis, also known as the deer tick or black-legged tick. This is the same tick that can transmit Lyme disease and Babesiosis."

i then found this: "A 7-year-old Labrador retriever had nonspecific clinical signs that included lethargy, malaise, and difficult ambulation. The dog was native to Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and had never left this area. Morulae were identified in polymorphonuclear cells. Serologic studies and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing confirmed canine anaplasmosis caused by Anaplasma phagocytophilum. The dog recovered after treatment with tetracycline."

so apparently some lab had it and was treated with tetracycline.

http://www.capcvet.org/?p=Guidelines_Ehrlichia&h=0&s=0

that looks like a good site too.

these are the treatments stated on that site:

* All Ehrlichia spp. and Anaplasma spp. infections in dogs and cats respond to treatment with doxycycline. A treatment regimen of 10 mg/kg for 28 days is currently recommended; some studies have documented failure to clear infection in chronically infected dogs with shorter courses of therapy.
* Protective immunity does not appear to develop, and reinfection may occur following treatment, requiring additional courses of therapy.
* Some recent data suggest that treatment may not be entirely effective at clearing the organisms and that recrudescence of infection is possible. Although additional research into this area is needed, retreatment may be indicated in cases of relapse of a previous infection or reinfection from ticks.


also found this:

Canine Anaplasmosis [ an-uh-plaz-moh-sis ]

Sometimes referred to as dog fever, or dog tick fever, canine anaplasmosis is caused by the bacteria Anaplasma phagocytophilum or is transmitted by the deer tick (often referred to as the black-legged tick)—the same tick that transmits Lyme disease. Another form of Canine Anaplasmosis is caused by the Anaplasma platys bacterium carried by the brown dog tick. Although these two forms of Anaplasmosis present with different signs, both may pose a serious threat to your dog's health.

Most common signs of canine anaplasmosis:

* Arthritis-like stiffness with painful joints
* High fever accompanied by lethargy, loss of appetite, vomiting and diarrhea
* Neurological signs (infrequent) resulting in seizures and neck pain

U.S. Regions Where Canine Anaplasmosis May Affect Your Dog

Canine anaplasmosis is found throughout the United States, primarily in the northeastern, mid-Atlantic and north-central states, as well as in California

http://www.dogsandticks.com/dog_tick_diseases/ on that website

SO. what i gather is dragster got bit by a tick.. sometimes the tick prevention meds dont always work. what he has can BECOME serious, however the best thing you can do right now is wait until the morning and take him to the vet immediately. i'd make sure to watch for any vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, loss of appetite.. anything listed above ^^^ when winston was sick i woke up every hour or so in the night to check on him. more for my sanity than anything else. just relax for now, try not to stress too much, and make sure to check on him. all those emergency vet docs are always jerks.. always money hungry, and just leave you feeling worse. he'll be okay! as long as you take him to the vet tomorrow everything will be alright. they'll probably give him some sort of antibiotic and check on him in a week or so.... winston and i send lots of love and kisses!!

Comment by Stephanie & Lola on January 2, 2009 at 12:57am

What is Anaplasma phagocytophilum?

Anaplasma phagocytophilum is a bacterium that is transmitted by ticks and is the causative agent for canine anaplasmosis. These ticks include Ixodes scapularis and Ixodes pacificus in the United States, and Ixodes ricinus in Europe. These tick species, more commonly known as deer ticks, are the same organisms that carry Borrelia burgdorferi, which is the causative agent of Lyme disease. A. phagocytophilum can be transmitted to dogs, cats, horses and humans.

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