Lyme disease in dogs, symptoms and solutions

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Dog Tips, Health Topics

Lyme disease, also known as borreliosis, is a bacterial infection transmitted by ticks infected with the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. It affects many dogs every year in France, particularly those that live in forests, grassy areas, or wetlands. Often difficult to detect, it can develop silently and have a lasting effect on […]

Piroplasmosis and piro-like diseases of the horse - Symptoms, Treatments and Prevention

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horse advice, Health Topics

Introduction Piroplasmosis, or equine babesiosis, is a serious parasitic disease caused by two main types of protozoa: Babesia caballi and Theileria equi. These parasites are transmitted to horses by ticks, notably of the Dermacentor and Rhipicephalus genera. Once infected, the horse may present a variety of symptoms, often difficult to distinguish from other equine diseases, [...].