North Island Veterinary Hospital is warning pet owners about a case of a tick-borne illness found in a dog in the North Island area.

The dog was found to have a case of Anaplasmosis, which can cause fever, decreased appetite, lethargy and dehydration. Dogs are the most susceptible of the pets, but cats can get the disease as well. It is also possible for humans to get Anaplasmosis.

"This dog had no recent travel history, so it is most likely that the infection came from our area," the hospital said in a Facebook post. "This dog nearly didn't survive his illness, but we are so thrilled that he is now recovering well."

Anaplasmosis is diagnosed by a blood test, and it is treated with antibiotics. The prognosis with treatment is good, but infections can be hard to clear, so multiple rounds

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