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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.
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 treatment is sometimes used without a positive test.
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.
Contact your veterinarian if you notice changes or want guidance after a tick is found.
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.
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Get answers directly from the tick itself.
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Feel more confident about what to do after a bite.
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Have clearer, more informed conversations with your veterinarian.
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Avoid unnecessary antibiotic use when risk is low.
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Use one simple test across different animals.
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Get answers directly from the tick itself.
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Feel more confident about what to do after a bite.
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Have clearer, more informed conversations with your veterinarian.
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Avoid unnecessary antibiotic use when risk is low.
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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
How accurate is the test?
The test offers lab-level accuracy.
What does the test detect?
The test detects Borrelia burgdorferi, the pathogen that causes Lyme disease.
How many ticks can I test with one kit?
Each kit can test up to 5 ticks.
Does the tick need to be alive to test it?
No, the tick does not need to be alive.
How long does it take to get results?
Results are available in under 15 minutes and must be read before 30 minutes.
What should I do after I get my results?
Consult your medical or veterinary care provider to determine next steps.
When does the test kit expire?
Each sealed kit remains fully effective for up to 12 months.
Who is the test kit for?
The test is for anyone who finds a tick on themselves, a pet, or an animal. It tests the tick rather than testing the person or animal.
How do I remove a tick?
Use a sharp-tipped tweezer or specialized tick removal tool and grab the tick as close to the skin as possible. Apply gentle pressure as you pull straight up, and eventually the tick will release. Doing this too quickly can rip off the head and leave it retained under the skin.
What should I do after removing a tick?
Immediately clean the bite site with either soap and warm water or an alcohol wipe if available. You may want to mark the site with a pen to keep an eye on it. The tick is a valuable source of data. LymeAlert’s home tick testing kit allows you to test a tick at home and have results in 15 minutes. If you do not have a LymeAlert test kit immediately available, you can place the tick in a sealed plastic bag and place it into your freezer until you have a test kit available.