Canine Ehrlichiosis is a potentially deadly disease infecting dogs, which has only recently been discovered in Australia. Transmitted by the Brown Dog Tick, cases have been detected in the Northern Territory and Western Australia. With the potential to spread further around Australia this tick-borne bacterial disease is yet another reason to ensure that your dogs tick protection is up to date.
Resident Vet Dr Glenn and Aria from vet-n-pet DIRECT talk about how Ehrlichiosis was found in Australia and what this means for dog owners and veterinarians. They discuss the symptoms of Ehrlichiosis to be aware of and how this bacterial infection is treated by veterinarians. Tune in to learn everything you need to know about this new disease infecting Australian dogs.