My greyhound has a Lyme-type bullseye rash on the skin near...

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Answer by Karen Shanley
Submitted on 11/2/2006
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Yes, dogs absolutely can get a bulls-eye rash from Lyme. You need to find a vet who knows more about this insidious disease. Your dog should be started on a 4 week course of Doxycycline. Both my dogs have had the classic bulls-eye rash associated with Lyme in humans. How did I know for certain it was from a deer tick? Because the tick was still attached. If there is a rash, the dog has been infected. Yes, some dogs won't show symptoms right away, but the bacteria can lay dormant for years before causing problems. It's best to eradicate it immediately with antibiotics. Go here for the most up-to-date information on Lyme in dogs by vets who are experts in this disease: http://saluqi.home.netcom.com/ticklinks.htm Karen Shanley author, Dogs of Dreamtime

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Question by Terry
Submitted on 5/9/2004
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My greyhound has a Lyme-type bullseye rash on the skin near his penis where it's easily seen. The vet says dogs don't get this characteristic rash which is a marker in humans for Lyme. She says that only if the dog is exhibiting signs of illness would she suspect a tick illness. Has anyone had a dog who did have the bullseye rash and tested positive for Lyme?

Answer by doggie
Submitted on 7/4/2004
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nar dear i love dogs just take him to da vets and say he is ill even though hes not to get him treated lol!

Answer by Hush
Submitted on 7/11/2004
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A second opinion can never hurt. Take your animal to a different vet, with no professional link to the first vet you visited. Also if you have a professional groomer locally to you, it may be worth paying a visit to them - ensure that if you do not currently use a groomer you speak to local pet owners that do in order to find a respected groomer. You will find decent animal groomers will be able to offer very good advice on such matters, as often groomers notice illnesses and such like before the owners. Obviously it's only right that you book your animal in to be groomed at some stage ;)

Answer by jackie
Submitted on 11/18/2004
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My dog has the same rash in the same spot, she is a rat terrier who has had her lymes' vaccination. i called my vet and was told the same thing you were, i aslo have a friend in vet shcool who told me the same thing, unless she was acting different not to worry

Answer by ?
Submitted on 10/23/2005
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i think that this dog needs to go to ANOTHER vet to get checked out because then its another opinion.

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Submitted on 2/18/2006
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Answer by lol
Submitted on 9/20/2006
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Answer by timplatinum
Submitted on 5/18/2007
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Yes! My dog has the same thing but seems to be perfectly healthy right now.I just noticed it so no vet has seen him yet.

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