Lyme Disease -- United Kingdom
Q. What is Lyme disease?
A. A bacterial infection, [also called] Lyme borreliosis, which is spread to humans and animals by infected ticks.
Q. How can I protect my pets?
A. The PDSA advises avoiding letting dogs wander in long grasses in areas where Lyme disease is known to be a problem, and checking them for ticks when they come back from walks. Ticks are most commonly found on pets' heads, ears, legs and underside. Ticks should be removed properly as soon as possible as the risk of
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