Can my dog get tick fever or Babesia again after treatment?

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If dog had tick fever like my dog is having babesia canis and he is on doxycycline and vet told us he has tick fever so if he getsnine in his life time is he prone to have again in future as well or he is immune now ? Also what does anti tick collar does ? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | 2 years and 5 months old

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

An anti tick collar prevents tick infestation and kill fleas. tick fever and babaesia canis are two different things although they often come together, tick fever can become chronic, in this case the infection may not be completely eradicated and your dog might suffer from it again.

Can my dog get tick fever or Babesia again after treatment?

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