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My dog had a tick. When should I test them for Lyme disease?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Norfolk Terrier | Female | spayed | 13 lbs

Hi I found a tick on my dog? Does the clinic test the tick for Lyme

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on July 5th, 2019

Hi there. If you're asking about Vetco clinics, they do offer the 4Dx screening test which checks for antibodies to Lyme disease as well as other tick-borne diseases like Ehrlichia and Anaplasma. Be aware that the test will not show positive for at least 4-6 weeks after exposure.

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