🐶Leptospirosis is an infectious bacterial disease that can damage your dog's kidneys.
🌍Leptospirosis is not just a tropical disease, it is increasingly being detected in urban areas.
💦Leptospirosis is spread through stagnant water contaminated by the urine of wild animals.
💉The lepto vaccine can decrease the severity of the disease, but it won't prevent your dog from being a carrier.
🚫Prevention measures include avoiding standing water and managing rodent populations.
What is leptospirosis?
—Leptospirosis is an infectious bacterial disease that can damage the kidneys of dogs.
How is leptospirosis spread?
—Leptospirosis is spread through stagnant water that is contaminated by the urine of wild animals.
Can leptospirosis be prevented?
—Leptospirosis can be prevented by avoiding standing water and managing rodent populations.
Is the lepto vaccine effective?
—The lepto vaccine can decrease the severity of the disease, but it won't prevent your dog from being a carrier.
Should I give my dog the lepto vaccine?
—The decision to give your dog the lepto vaccine should be based on the risk factors, such as exposure to standing water and wild animals.
00:00Leptospirosis is an infectious bacterial disease that can damage your dog's kidneys.
01:59Leptospirosis is not just a tropical disease, it is increasingly being detected in urban areas.
05:55Leptospirosis is spread through stagnant water contaminated by the urine of wild animals.
10:14The lepto vaccine can decrease the severity of the disease, but it won't prevent your dog from being a carrier.
16:06Prevention measures include avoiding standing water and managing rodent populations.
