As most people in the North Country are quickly learning, Lyme disease is now a concern for dogs and people who venture outdoors in our area.

Fifteen years ago, the only cases of Lyme disease came from outside our area. New England, the Hudson River Valley, New Jersey and Pennsylvania were hot spots and remain so.

We have now joined these areas as we have diagnosed approximately 300 cases at our three clinics in the last 10 years.

Since we have started vaccinating for Lyme (and more people have chosen to do so), we are seeing fewer new cases.

Prevention of Lyme disease is accomplished by vaccination, quick tick removal and tick prevention with various products such as Frontline. Continue reading →