(HealthDay News) -- People aren't the only ones who are vulnerable to Lyme disease. Fido or Fluffy also could contract the illness from an infected tick.
The American Kennel Club says Lyme disease occurs the most often in the Northeast, the Upper Midwest and on the Pacific Coast.
As is true with a human counterpart, a pet that contracts Lyme is most commonly treated with a round of antibiotics.
The AKC suggests how to prevent disease in your pet: