What Causes Lyme Disease in Dogs and Cats?

Lyme disease is caused by the microorganismn spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi. There are different ticks in different regions that are carriers of the disease. The tick that commonly transmits Lyme disease in the East and Midwest is Ixodes scapularis; in the West, it's Ixodes pacificus. What is Lyme disease? Lyme disease is an infection that causes arthritis and lameness and is transmitted to...