Canine Tick Borne Disease: Big Ailments Can Arrive in Small Packages
Course Overview
This course is designed to provide veterinarians with an in-depth understanding and up-to-date information about canine tick-borne diseases. The prevalence, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of various tick-borne illnesses that affect dogs will be thoroughly discussed. Topics covered include Lyme disease, tick paralysis, canine monocytic ehrlichiosis (CME), Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF), and emerging tick-borne pathogens.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Identify the risk factors of tick-borne diseases.
- Review important tick species found within the United States.
- Compare the differing clinical presentations of tick paralysis, Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and canine Ehrlichiosis.
- Explain the importance of proper tick prevention and tick-borne disease vaccination (if applicable).
About the Author/Presenter
Dr. Merliza Cabriles is a Licensed Veterinarian and a university professor with many years of experience in food animal and pet companion medicine. With a profound passion for both the written word and educating pet parents, her commitment shines through in the plethora of articles she has contributed to numerous reputable websites within the pet niche.
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