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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

Rocky Mountain spotted fever in dogs is caused by the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii and transmitted by the American dog tick, the wood tick and the lone star tick. In most cases, Rocky Mountain spotted fever in dogs lasts about two weeks, but in severe cases it can result in death.

Most common signs of Rocky Mountain spotted fever:

Fever
Skin lesions
Stiffness when walking
Neurological abnormalities

U.S. Regions Where Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever May Affect Your Dog

Despite its name, Rocky Mountain spotted fever is prevalent throughout most of the United States, with the highest concentrations in the Rocky Mountain states, California and the Southeast.

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