The province is warning Albertans to guard against Lyme disease after five ticks were found this year carrying the Lyme bacteria.
The ticks, which tested positive for Lyme disease bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi, were found on four dogs and a cat.
The animals live in the Calgary and Edmonton area.
“Lyme disease can be a serious condition if it’s not detected early and is left untreated,” said Dr. Andre Corriveau, Alberta’s chief medical office of health, in a news release.
Prevention is the best defence against the disease, Corriveau noted. Covering up outdoors and using insect repellent help protect agaisnt the infected ticks.
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