I had 4 family members (3 canine). with this, lyme, & ehrlychiosis.
Entomologist at Loyola told me that they had been dragging for ticks & every single one of them was positive for all 3 of these.
Funny thing, none of them ever had a tick.
The late Dr. Kakoma, U of Ill veterinary pathologist from S. Africa shared this nugget with me: "These are not 'tick' diseases. Any insect that is infected will transmit to humans or other mammals. That includes fleas, flies, lice, mosquitos, etc. If one dog becomes infected and they share the same water & food bowls & toys, all of them will soon have it."
Dr. Kakoma was an infectious disease specialist and the absolute best in the country at diagnosing these complex infectious diseases among vet med circles!
Canine tx is Imizol, an old cattle anti parasitic. It knocked these diseases out immediately. Sadly, my 1 Sheltie boy died from these horrid diseases before they were diagnosed.
Ty for raising awareness by posting this.
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