How long does it take for a dog to recover from tick fever caused by CANIS & GIBSONI once on steroid treatment? Anyone with dogs recovered from tick fever - please share! Thank you.

Dr. Supriya

Hi pooja, recovery depends on the severity of the disease. In case Babesia gibsoni chances of relapse is also high. Hence it is important to get a repeated blood test every 10-15days once at beginning

Sridhar Vootla

Hello Pooja, my approx 2 yr old golden was diagnosed with Babesios, 3 mos ago. We went through an antibiotic and anti protozoal regime for 21 days. She never exhibited any symptoms. However 3 PCR tests 1 month apart show she's still positive for Gibsoni. Right now we are just observing her, she's doing well for now. Her companion, a male golden, passed away of the same 3 mos ago - devastating our whole family. So we are just hoping she's going to be fine.