article_snippet.sent: In extreme cases, the nervous system, joints and heart can be affected, and symptoms may be misdiagnosed as other conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis.
article_snippet.sent: It's why most people are bitten below the waist.
article_snippet.sent: Concerned vets across the UK are now urging people to get people dogs checked out for the pests.
article_snippet.sent: In spite of this, the majority of people are still unaware that the potentially debilitating condition also affects dogs.
article_snippet.sent: Dogs can become bitten during walks in wooded areas or parkland in both urban and rural areas.
article_snippet.sent: Symptoms in dogs include lameness, lethargy and fever, which, if left untreated, can lead to more serious conditions such as kidney disease and heart failure.
article_snippet.sent: and I cannot begin to imagine how I would feel if my dogs were to catch it too. '
article_snippet.sent: I know I can get this by talking to a vet with access to the latest innovative and effective products available to help tackle this issue.'