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Lyme Disease Testing for Dogs
Test ticks found on your dog at home for results in under 30 minutes
Protect the ones that depend on you. Pets and animals often spend more time outdoors, which increases the chance of tick exposure. With the right information, you can better support their health and well-being.
LymeAlert offers a simple way to gain early insight after a tick bite.
Test the tick directly and get results in under 30 minutes, helping you take care of your animals sooner.
Why test the tick
Without testing, pet owners don’t know if a tick has the pathogen that causes Lyme disease.
Early detection is important. Changes in animal behavior can be gradual and easily overlooked.
Preventive treatments are often part of standard care and can lead to antibiotic resistance.
Outdoor environments mean ongoing exposure and increases the chance of pets bringing ticks into the home.
Lyme disease is expanding into new regions.
Practical steps for pet owners
Start with the basics
Check animals regularly, especially after outdoor activity.
Ticks can be difficult to spot under fur. Run your hands slowly over their coat, feeling for small bumps, and look closely around the ears, neck, belly, legs, paws, tail, and collar area.
If you find a tick, follow the steps below.
I have a LymeAlert kit
Remove the tick carefully using fine-tipped tweezers and place it in the LymeAlert Tick Crusher™.
Test the tick right away (follow instructions for use in kit).
Note when and where the bite occurred.
Set time and read results.
Use results to understand potential exposure.
Download the LymeAlert app to receive definitive results, hotspot mapping, and connection to telehealth.
Share results with your veterinarian to guide next steps.
I DON'T HAVE A LYMEALERT KIT
Remove the tick carefully using fine-tipped tweezers and place it in a sealed container.
Save the tick in case you want to test it later.
Note when and where the bite occurred.
Stay aware of changes in pet behavior, such as energy levels, movement, or appetite.
Consider at-home tick testing with LymeAlert for earlier clarity and to support next steps.
“LymeAlert is pioneering early-detection technology for Lyme disease, designed to bring faster diagnosis and hope to millions affected by tick-borne illness worldwide.”
— Warrior Rising
Clarity, Control, and Confidence
LymeAlert helps you quickly check whether a tick may carry the pathogen that causes Lyme disease, so you have a clearer sense of what to do next.
Get answers directly from the tick itself.
Feel more confident about what to do after a bite.
Have clearer, more informed conversations with your veterinarian.
Avoid unnecessary antibiotic use when risk is low.
Use one simple test across different animals.
Get answers directly from the tick itself.
Feel more confident about what to do after a bite.
Have clearer, more informed conversations with your veterinarian.
Avoid unnecessary antibiotic use when risk is low.
Use one simple test across different animals.
For pets, farms, and
service animals
Dogs, cats, livestock, and service animals all spend time in environments where ticks are present. LymeAlert supports a whole family solution to a shared threat, helping protect animals and the people who care for them.
Early insight helps you take the right next steps.
FAQ
What are the main symptoms of Lyme disease in dogs?
Most dogs will show no signs of Lyme disease at all. For those that do show symptoms, the more common symptoms can include: limping, fever, appetite loss, swollen lymph nodes and joints.
Does the LymeAlert test kit work on dogs or other animals?
Yes, the test can be used on a tick removed from a dog or animal. It does not test the pet or animal; rather the kit tests the tick for the pathogen that can cause Lyme disease.
Can I catch Lyme disease from my dog?
No, Lyme disease cannot spread from pet to human however, a tick on a dog could crawl onto a person and bite them.
How fast do symptoms in dogs appear after a tick bite?
Symptoms are often delayed and can appear two to five months after transmission.
What should I do if the tick removed from an animal tests positive?
Contact your veterinarian or animal health professional to discuss next steps.
Can my dog be infected with Lyme disease if they’ve already had it?
Yes, dogs can be reinfected multiple times by different tick bites.
I live in a city or suburb. Can my dog be exposed to Lyme disease in these environments?
Yes, ticks can be found in city parks, suburban lawns, leaf piles, and anywhere there is grass and trees.
What does the test detect?
The test detects Borrelia burgdorferi, the pathogen that causes Lyme disease.
How accurate is the test?
The test offers lab-level accuracy.