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.

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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. asked by Pooja N on Kuddle Social

Dr. Supriya · Accepted Answer

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 · Answer

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.