Why is my dog lethargic and avoiding stairs after bloodless ticks?

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I found ticks on my dog. When we removed them they had no blood. Does that mean they weren't on her long and she should be ok? She has been a little lerthargic and doesn't want to go up or down the stairs. Pet's info: Dog | Beagle | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 6 months old | 30 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

Depending on when you found the ticks on Harley would be important in determining whether or not the clinical signs you are seeing have anything to do with one another. Many of the most common tick borne diseases in the area of the country in which you live have very long incubation periods. In other words, from the time the infection was spread, it might take weeks to months for Harley to actually experience the symptoms which you are reporting. Anaplasma, a tickborne illness, can begin to show clinical signs within days of the bite. The other two most common ones in the northeast (lyme and ehrlichia) how much longer incubation periods. Regardless, if Harley has not been acting right at such a young age and refusing to move at a normal rate I would still be concerned that something could be wrong. I would not necessarily rush off to the vet tonight, but would consider making an appointment for some time soon. In the mean time, consider taking her temperature to see if it is elevated above normal. Anything about 102.5-103.0 would be concerning for a dog sitting comfortably at home.

Why is my dog lethargic and avoiding stairs after bloodless ticks?

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