FAQ

A dog is typically finished with her heat cycle when her vaginal discharge stops, her vulva returns to normal size, and she no longer shows interest in mating.

Dogs are typically in heat for about 2 to 4 weeks, with the most fertile period lasting around 5 to 13 days. The exact duration can vary depending on the individual dog and breed.

German Shepherds, Doberman Pinschers, Belgian Malinois, and Siberian Huskies are more susceptible to developing severe forms of ehrlichiosis.

No, dogs cannot directly spread ehrlichiosis to humans; the disease is transmitted through the bite of infected ticks, not through contact with infected dogs.

Breeds such as German Shepherds, Doberman Pinschers, Belgian Malinois, and Siberian Huskies are more prone to severe forms of ehrlichiosis.

Dogs cannot directly transmit ehrlichiosis to humans; humans become infected through tick bites, not from contact with infected dogs.

Breeds such as German Shepherds, Doberman Pinschers, Belgian Malinois, and Siberian Huskies are more prone to severe forms of ehrlichiosis.

No, dogs cannot directly spread ehrlichiosis to humans; however, humans can get infected by tick bites from ticks that also infect dogs.

Ehrlichia is caused by a group of tick-borne rickettsial bacteria, primarily Ehrlichia canis, transmitted by ticks such as the brown dog tick.

The survival rate of dogs with ehrlichiosis is excellent with early detection and treatment, especially in the acute phase; untreated chronic cases have a more guarded prognosis.