Lyme disease: experiences and advice?

Hey everyone, I was wondering about something—I’ve come down with early-stage Lyme disease, characterized by these red patches on my arms, and while I'm taking Sumamed, my skin is itching like crazy. Does anyone know if there's an actual cream out there that helps soothe the redness and the itch? Also, is there any realistic chance this came from a seven-month-old puppy or maybe a three-month-old kitten rather than a tick?

Nah, listen, that disease is spread exclusively by ticks. You might get it through a blood transfusion if someone’s already in the later stages of the infection and it's spreading through their system, but that's about it. Your dog or cat can definitely hitch a ride on their fur and bring a tick right into your living room, but they aren't going to give you Lyme disease directly...