A pup that I sold in the metro area got Lyme Nephritis, a very serious condition! Every season is tick season now and that my vet uses and recommends Bravecto (http://us.bravovets.com). One pill every three months.
Don
Also read, Lyme disease: treatment of acute and chronic manifestations by Justine A. Lee, DVM: (http://vetgirlontherun.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/LymeJLEE52014.pdf)