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How long after exposure to leptospirosis do symptoms appear in dogs?

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Created: 2022-06-15 14:09:21

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Dogs usually get sick one to two weeks after exposure. Illness can last days or weeks and may include fever, chills, vomiting, muscle aches or diarrhea. Some dogs may seem to recover after the initial illness, but later develop more severe symptoms.


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.

What are the chances of a dog getting leptospirosis?

Predicted probability of a positive microscopic agglutination test (MAT) result for canine leptospirosis in the continental USA. Predicted probabilities range from 0.023 to 0.371, indicating that approximately 1/3 dogs tested is expected to be positive for leptospirosis.

What is the incubation period for leptospirosis?

The incubation period is 2–30 days, and illness usually occurs 5–14 days after exposure.

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