Close-up view of tick on human finger against dog lying in grass.
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Ehrlichiosis In Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatment

Ehrlichiosis in dogs is a tick-borne illness that can lead to lifelong health issues like anemia, eye problems, neurological problems, and hemorrhaging.

When an infected tick bites a dog, the tick transmits the harmful rickettsiae Ehrlichia canis, or E. canis, an organism similar to but not quite the same as bacteria, which can cause a host of problems for your pup.

The organism attacks…

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