FAQ

German Shepherds and Siberian Huskies are more prone to severe disease from ehrlichiosis, though any breed can be affected if exposed to infected ticks.

Dogs do not directly spread ehrlichiosis to humans, but they can carry infected ticks that may transmit the disease to people.

German Shepherds and Siberian Huskies are more prone to severe forms of ehrlichiosis, but any dog exposed to infected ticks can develop the disease.

Dogs cannot directly spread ehrlichiosis to humans, but infected dogs can bring infected ticks into homes or yards, posing indirect risk of transmission.

German Shepherds and Siberian Huskies are more prone to severe forms of ehrlichiosis, though any dog exposed to infected ticks can be affected.

Dogs do not directly spread ehrlichiosis to humans, but they can carry and introduce infected ticks into the environment, which can pose a risk to people.

A positive test for Ehrlichia means your dog has been exposed to the bacteria, possibly indicating an active or past infection with a tick-borne disease.

With early diagnosis and treatment during the acute phase, the survival rate for dogs with ehrlichiosis is excellent. Chronic cases may have a poorer prognosis, especially if bone marrow is affected.

Symptoms of ehrlichiosis in dogs include fever, lethargy, appetite loss, swollen lymph nodes, bleeding, and, in severe cases, neurological signs and anemia.

Yes, ehrlichiosis in dogs can be cured, especially when diagnosed and treated early, typically with a four-week course of antibiotics like doxycycline.