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bbright · Newbie Joined: 16 Jun 2008 Posts: 2

I live in FL and have a 25 pound 4 year old terrier mix. She is in excellent health however I found 2 "lonestar" ticks on her today. I removed them and saved in a plastic container but am trying to decide if I need to rush her to the vet in the morning to be tested for Lyme disease? Thank you for your suggestions, BBright

Douglas Barr · Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 1:30 pm Post subject:

Welcome to the shed, bbright! Very Happy

From what I've read about lone star ticks, they are not known to transmit Lyme disease. However, I suggest you still consult your vet immediately just to be sure there isn't anything wrong with your pooch.

Harvey Simmons · Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 4:05 pm Post subject:

...and we're very glad to have you Very Happy

Welcome to the shed and good luck on your lone star problem! Keep us posted.

Libby Bowen · Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 8:16 am Post subject:

great to have you here, bbright! it's best to consult your vet. we can never be too careful with our pets, right?

Liz Munro · Flea egg Joined: 24 Oct 2007 Posts: 74

hi bbright! glad you've joined us here... Wink

Angela Gellis · Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 2:55 pm Post subject:

Hi bbright, welcome! Laughing

what happened to your terrier mix? any updates?

Edith Pope · Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 3:26 pm Post subject:

Hi bbright, i'm glad you've joined us. You'll find a lot of useful reads here on Pet Shed. If you have a problem with lonestar ticks and you fear that they may cause Lyme disease, you can just check the Petcyclopedia and blogs they have here for info. Very Happy

Beatrice Dixon · Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 3:34 pm Post subject:

hey, hey bbright! Razz

we're also glad that you found this site! our group is growing rapidly and that's great!

anyway bbright, regarding the lonestar ticks thing, you know what I do whenever I have concerns about my pet, I just go straight to the vet. for me, seeking the help of the vet is the most right thing to do as pet owners, and i have never had any doubts about that, ever!