Tick Fever in Dogs — Why Regular Testing is Important
Tick fever (Ehrlichiosis and Babesiosis) is dangerously common in Pune's green neighbourhoods. Early blood testing is the only reliable way to catch it before it becomes fatal.
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What is Tick Fever?
Tick fever is a group of infections transmitted by tick bites. In Pune and PCMC we primarily see Ehrlichiosis and Babesiosis — both transmitted by the Brown Dog Tick, extremely common in green localities.
📍 High-risk areas in Pune: Wakad, Pimple Saudagar, Aundh, Baner, Pashan. If your dog goes outdoors, tick fever testing is essential twice a year.
Symptoms to Watch For
- Sudden lethargy — energetic yesterday, barely moving today
- Complete loss of appetite
- High fever — above 103°F (39.4°C)
- Pale or yellow gums — sign of anaemia
- Blood in urine — dark brown or red (classic Babesiosis sign)
- Bleeding from nose or gums — advanced Ehrlichiosis
Diagnosis and Treatment
We run CBC and tick fever panel in our in-house lab — results in 1–2 hours. Ehrlichiosis: Doxycycline for 4 weeks. Babesiosis: Imidocarb injections. Most dogs recover fully when caught early.
⚠️ Do not wait. Tick fever progresses from mild to critical in 48–72 hours. Call +91 77569 65169 immediately if your dog is lethargic and not eating.
Prevention
- Monthly tick prevention — Bravecto, NexGard or Simparica
- Check your dog for ticks after every outdoor walk
- Annual tick fever blood test even without symptoms
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