If untreated, leptospirosis is fatal. Dogs typically come into contact with the Leptospira bacteria in infected water or soil, or from coming into contact with urine from an infected animal, wild or domestic. Leptospira cannot replicate outside of the body, but can remain viable in soil for weeks to months. 7 дек. 2015 г.
Can dogs recover from leptospirosis without treatment?
Leptospirosis can cause major damage to these organs and even organ failure if left untreated. Puppies and young dogs with weak immune systems have the highest risk of severe complications. Early detection is important so your dog can recover quickly from the disease.
How Long Can dogs live with leptospirosis?
Under ideal conditions, the bacteria can survive more than three months outside the body. Leptospirosis is most often transmitted to dogs through mucous-membrane (mouth, nose or eye) contact with the urine of infected animals and/or contaminated food, bedding, soil, or water.
What happens if leptospirosis is left untreated?
Without treatment, Leptospirosis can lead to kidney damage, meningitis (inflammation of the membrane around the brain and spinal cord), liver failure, respiratory distress, and even death.
Does leptospirosis go away on its own in dogs?
The signs of leptospirosis in dogs vary. Some infected dogs do not show any signs of illness, some have a mild and transient illness and recover spontaneously, while others develop severe illness and death.
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