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Having a male Boxer will be a delight for you and your family, but you may now have concerns about whether or not you should get your Boxer neutered. There are pros and cons to each side of this argument, but what it boils down to are your own individual needs, dislikes and likes and plans for the dog. Making this decision is an important one, as it cannot be reversed or taken back and should be made as early in the dogs like to avoid complications or the development of bad habits.

Lyme disease is a tick-borne disease that can affect both dogs and humans. It was first discovered in Lyme, Connecticut. It was first observed in people in 1975 while dogs were found to also suffer from the disease in 1984.

Lyme disease is caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi which is transmitted to dogs, humans and other mammals via the bite of infected ticks which are commonly found in the Northeastern and Midwestern United States. The most common species of ticks commonly associated with transmission of Lyme disease are the deer tick.