Is Your Dog Protected Against Leptospirosis?

Leptospirosis is an infectious disease that causes serious and sometimes fatal illness in dogs, other animals, and people, too. The leptospirosis bacteria are spread through the urine of infected rats, squirrels, raccoons, opossums, and other wildlife (this is called “urinary shedding”) that contaminates standing water, soil, or other surfaces your dog may come in contact with. Your dog can also contract leptospirosis from an infected dog through close contact with them or their urine.

Once infected, your dog may show symptoms such as fever, lethargy, weight loss, drinking/urinary changes, jaundice, gastrointestinal complications, and potentially trouble breathing. Some advanced infections can even lead to organ failure and death.

Preventing infection through vaccination against leptospirosis is the best way to keep your dog healthy. Call or email our clinic today and ask about getting your pet vaccinated against leptospirosis.