Identified canine leptospirosis incidences in the USA have ranged from 0.04% in a study of hospital prevalence from 1970–1998 across the USA, to as high as 29% in a study examining tests submitted to the veterinary diagnostic lab in Illinois from 1996 to 2001.
How often do dogs get lepto?
Vaccination Schedule For older puppies (over four months old) or adults receiving the leptospirosis vaccine for the first time, two doses two to four weeks apart are recommended. Annual revaccination is recommended for dogs at sustained risk of exposure to the leptospirosis disease-causing organism.
Where is leptospirosis in dogs common?
Once thought of as a rural disease, leptospirosis is on the rise and is now common in suburban and urban areas, particularly in small terrier dogs. Many misconceptions surround leptospirosis, a bacterial disease spread by contact with an environment contaminated with urine from a carrier animal.
Do dogs get lepto every year?
Unlike viral vaccines which likely last for the life of the animal, bacterial vaccines such as lepto only last for a year at most. This means that many vets recommend vaccinating every six months to protect your dog.
How does a dog contract lepto?
How do dogs get leptospirosis? The bacteria that cause leptospirosis are spread through the urine of infected animals and can survive in water or soil for weeks to months. People and animals can get infected through contact with contaminated urine, water or soil.
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