I had the misfortune of getting Tick Bite Fever earlier this year and was out of action for at least 6 weeks. Insane headaches, itchy rash, high fever, body aches. It was horrible, but diagnosed fairly early on because of my symptoms and two lovely inflamed bites (before it would have shown up on a blood test). With animals it is only diagnosed and treated once it shows up in their blood. They must feel truly horrific by then and it is no wonder that so many animals die because of it. affordable bridesmaid wears for wedding party