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Many veterinarians will screen for exposure to the Lyme bacteria as part of your dog’s annual heart worm test. This test is an antibody test, so a positive test doesn’t mean that your dog has Lyme disease.

Less then 10% of dogs that are exposed to Lyme bacteria get sick with symptoms . If your dog ‘s Lyme test is positive, your veterinarian may recommend doing some follow up tests or possibly a course of antibiotics. Visit www.westgatepetclinicmn.com to read more about what a positive Lyme test means.