My dogs have ticks, can't walk, and are throwing up. What should I do?

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Dear vets. My dogs wont get up( when he stand, he always fall) and the other dog cannot get up100%. one of them vomiting.both of the dog have ticks and fleas. I hope u can help me. Thankyou. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 20 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Oh my. It sounds like your pet may be suffering from a tick borne septic arthritis or something similar. Ticks can cause all sorts of internal problems for pets, including damaging the joints and causing low grade fevers and nausea. I would highly advise getting your pets seen by your local vet right away for much needed antibiotics and blood testing to confirm that tick borne disease is present. This will help let us know what other treatments they need to hopefully get better. I would take them in as soon as possible and also get them on a high quality flea/tick preventative such as Simparica, Firstshield, Nexgard or Bravecto. Best of luck with your pets. I hope that they get well soon. Take care.

My dogs have ticks, can't walk, and are throwing up. What should I do?

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