About Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever :
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is a rickettsial disease that is transmitted through the bite of an infected tick. Ticks are the most common carriers, and nearly all the cases of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever are recorded during tick season (April through September for many areas).
Potentially fatal complications, including inflammation of the heart muscle, internal hemorraging, and organ failure can occur if Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is not detected quickly and a treatment plan started.
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is a rickettsial disease that is transmitted through the bite of an infected tick. Ticks are the most common carriers, and nearly all the cases of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever are recorded during tick season (April through September for many areas).
Potentially fatal complications, including inflammation of the heart muscle, internal hemorraging, and organ failure can occur if Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is not detected quickly and a treatment plan started.
Symptoms:
High fever
Lethargy
Appetite loss
Sore muscles
Conjunctivitis
Laboured breathing
High fever
Lethargy
Appetite loss
Sore muscles
Conjunctivitis
Laboured breathing
Available Treatments:
The dog should be placed on antibiotics as soon as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is suspected., as delayed treatment could prove fatal. Response to antibiotics is almost immediate as the dog begins to improve within forty-eight hours. The antibiotics should be continued faithfully for two to three weeks, dependent upon prescription and strength.
The dog should be placed on antibiotics as soon as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is suspected., as delayed treatment could prove fatal. Response to antibiotics is almost immediate as the dog begins to improve within forty-eight hours. The antibiotics should be continued faithfully for two to three weeks, dependent upon prescription and strength.
Prevention:
Using a tick prevention medication or collar, and being vigilant about checking your dogs for ticks is the best prevention method for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
Using a tick prevention medication or collar, and being vigilant about checking your dogs for ticks is the best prevention method for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
