![]() ![]() On the left you can see a variety of different areas on the body where the rash can develop. Arthritis – Is an indication of a tick related disease like lyme disease fever.Tiredness and Lethargy – are an indication of lyme disease.Check all over the body (around the groin, scalp, legs and under the armpits as the rash can develop anywhere on the body). #DEER TICK BITE SKIN#Skin Infections – If you or dog (or you) has a tick infestation skin infections may occur.Swollen and Sore Limbs – Soreness and swollen limbs may occur anywhere on the body and also make your dog limp.Appetite Loss – A loss of appetite where food is left either hardly touched or not touched at all – a good indication in dogs and pets.Fever – A rise in temperature is an early indication of lyme disease.Below we have provided some tick bite symptoms that may indicate that you or your dog, puppy or pets have lyme disease. Symptoms of lyme disease is quite similar in humans as it is in dogs. We have included some symptoms of lyme disease below… One of the most dangerous myths connected to this type of bite is the fact that people have been diagnosed as not having lyme disease as they don’t have the rash – this is not true – you can still have the disease without the rash. There are many situations where people or dogs have been misdiagnosed due the fact that that some people are under the impression that the rash is always the size of a silver dollar – but this is simply not the case and the rash can not only vary in size but can also appear in several places at the same time. Although the rash is often a symptom of lyme disease it is possible to get the disease without getting the rash – or to give the rash it’s scientific name erythema migrans. Lyme disease and the classic bullseye tick bite rash shown in the pictures above – is passed on by bites from the Deer Tick – see photo (on the right). Bullseye Tick Bite (a complete guide), With info on Ehrlichiosis. ![]()
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