Hi, I'm from New Delhi, India.
Our 7 month old Spitz, Bonnie, passed away a week ago due to 'Tick Fever' caused by B.Gibsoni protozoan infection. The tick infestation was a surprise bomb because, we did not allow her to socialize with other dogs and we took extra measures to prevent tick infections. We used to take her out for walks but never near other street dogs. Despite precautions, she contracted ticks which led her to her nemesis. Surprisingly, its only Bonnie who has fallen to the infection, all other canines in the locality are doing well.
Since Bonnie was the first time canine pet with us, we could not understand and decipher her behavioral changes associated with the symptoms in time to help her in any way.
I've asked our friends and neighbors who have canine pets not to visit us, because we are afraid, their pets may get infected with the ticks/ tick residues, eggs or even live ones which may be hiding in wall crevasses.... would be grateful if a member could throw some light on this issue so that we get to know about this infection better... Even though my family wants me to bring home another pup, I'm not willing to do so till the house is suitably sanitized.... Would also like to know how long it takes for the ticks to move away from their hiding in the absence of a suitable host....?
Thanks for helping me know more...
Our 7 month old Spitz, Bonnie, passed away a week ago due to 'Tick Fever' caused by B.Gibsoni protozoan infection. The tick infestation was a surprise bomb because, we did not allow her to socialize with other dogs and we took extra measures to prevent tick infections. We used to take her out for walks but never near other street dogs. Despite precautions, she contracted ticks which led her to her nemesis. Surprisingly, its only Bonnie who has fallen to the infection, all other canines in the locality are doing well.
Since Bonnie was the first time canine pet with us, we could not understand and decipher her behavioral changes associated with the symptoms in time to help her in any way.
I've asked our friends and neighbors who have canine pets not to visit us, because we are afraid, their pets may get infected with the ticks/ tick residues, eggs or even live ones which may be hiding in wall crevasses.... would be grateful if a member could throw some light on this issue so that we get to know about this infection better... Even though my family wants me to bring home another pup, I'm not willing to do so till the house is suitably sanitized.... Would also like to know how long it takes for the ticks to move away from their hiding in the absence of a suitable host....?
Thanks for helping me know more...