Originally posted by lizbud
Glacier,

Do you think this could strike a puppy this young?

"Ehrlichia attacks the dog's immune system for years before it presents itself in the chronic stage when the onset of symptoms is very sudden and severe. If diagnosed, the dog can be treated with antibiotics and fully recover."
I really don't know. It's not a disease that occurs here--we don't have any ticks, so I don't know much about it. It's just the only thing I've ever heard referred to as canine aids.