Lyme disease is a tick-borne infection that can affect any breed of dog. Since some infected dogs may not always manifest signs of the infection, periodic testing is a reliable way to identify dogs that are harboring the problem. Even if you have a year-round tick control program for your dog, or your dog does not spend a lot of time outdoors, regular testing for Lyme disease cannot be overemphasized. Periodic testing helps identify dogs that require treatment against Lyme disease, or whether there is a need to adjust or change the type of tick control medication. Even if ticks are not prevalent in your area, travel habits of pets and their owners, and changes in the patters of tick migration may increase your pet’s chances of being infected. Your South Jordan, veterinarian may also choose to vaccinate your dog against Borrelia burgdorferi, the organism that causes Lyme disease.