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How does a dog catch leptospirosis?

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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.


What are the early signs of leptospirosis in dogs?

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.

Can a dog survive leptospirosis?

With correct and aggressive treatment, your dog with leptospirosis has an 80% survival rate, but their kidney or liver function may be permanently impaired. Thus, you must seek veterinary attention for your dog as soon as they start showing leptospirosis signs.

How contagious is leptospirosis in dogs?

Leptospirosis, also known as “lepto”, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that affects most species of mammals, including dogs. Leptospirosis is zoonotic (which means it can be passed along to humans).

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