A Nova Scotia dog was diagnosed with Lyme disease this week.
The Fall River Animal Hospital confirms that a dog from the Waverley, N.S., area tested positive for the disease, an incident health officials say they don’t typically see.
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Veterinarians are encouraging people to check their pets carefully after they are outside to look for ticks.
WATCH: Ticks are present year-round in Nova Scotia, officials say
Although there are 14 different types of ticks in Nova Scotia, only the black-legged tick has the potential to carry Lyme disease.
Officials are also encouraging pet owners to consider using tick vaccines as a way to prevent Lyme disease.
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