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tick bite - now sick

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Question
my dog was bit last friday by a tick, today she threw up and had diaherra several times during the course of the day, could it be related or coincidence?  should I wait until morning to take her to the vet or go to the vet hospital immediately
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Answer
Mary -

Even though it does not appear that you have an emergency, vomiting and diarrhea can become very serious.  Have your pet examined as soon as possible to determine why she has developed this GI disease.  One does not usually see these signs with a tic bite.

Best Regards,

Charlotte Sherrell, DVM