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Jan 10, 2008
Leptospirosis warning
It is important to keep your pet up to date with leptospirosis vaccinations. Please read on.
Protect your dog, and your family
If you’re already a dog owner, you’ll know how sociable they can be! Whether it’s splashing about in the nearest pond or chasing each other in the park, they are never happier than with their doggy pals.
Whilst we’d never come between a dog and his playtime it’s worth being aware that your dog could be at risk of contracting leptospirosis when out and about. The worry with this particular disease is that not only will your dog suffer, but it could also pass on the disease to you or your family.
Leptospirosis, also known as Weil’s disease, is a bacterial disease transmitted via other dogs or animals such as rats. At its worst it can cause jaundice, a high temperature, severe thirst, lethargy, abdominal pain, vomiting and bloody diarrhoea. The leptospirosis bacteria can last for weeks or months and is spread easily via contact with urine from a diseased animal.
The added danger is that there are cases where the symptoms are not so obvious and the disease is harder to diagnose. Affected animals may be infected for a long time posing a threat to everyone around them.
By ensuring your dog is properly vaccinated, has annual health checks with the vet and is regularly wormed, you can be confident he will be protected against a range of infectious diseases, including leptospirosis.
If your dog is behind with its vaccinations, please call us now to make an appointment with your vet.
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