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How do you know if your dog has leptospirosis?

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Symptoms of Leptospirosis in Dogs Sudden fever and illness. Sore muscles; reluctance to move. Stiffness in muscles and legs; stiff gait. Shivering. Weakness. Depression. Lack of appetite. Increased thirst and urination—may be indicative of chronic renal (kidney) failure, progressing to an inability to urinate.


What are the early signs of leptospirosis in dogs?

The clinical signs of leptospirosis vary and are nonspecific. Sometimes pets do not have any symptoms. Common clinical signs have been reported in dogs.Fever.Vomiting.Abdominal pain.Diarrhea.Refusal to eat.Severe weakness and depression.Stiffness.Severe muscle pain.

Can a dog survive leptospirosis?

Leptospirosis is responsive to antibiotics and complete recovery is possible, but some dogs that survive may be left with chronic kidney or liver disease. Some dogs may not survive if the infection has caused significant organ damage or severely affected the ability of blood to form clots.

Does my dog have leptospirosis?

Signs of leptospirosis may include fever, shivering, muscle tenderness, reluctance to move, increased thirst, changes in the frequency or amount of urination, dehydration, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, lethargy, jaundice (yellowing of the skin and mucous membranes), or painful inflammation within the eyes.

How common is leptospirosis in dogs?

How common is leptospirosis? Leptospirosis is uncommon in areas where widespread vaccination of dogs is routine. Outbreaks of the disease are still seen from time to time however, because vaccines protect only against the four most prevalent serovars of Leptospira. Leptospirosis is more common in rural, wooded areas.

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