Leptospirosis- Understanding The risk to your Dog and You !

What is in my Dog's vaccine?
Let's break down the Letters.
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Leptospriosis ?

Leptospriosis is an infection disease that causes serious illness in dogs, other animals, and people.
The disease is caused by spiral-shaped bacteria called leptospires that live in water or warm wet soil.
Letptospriosis causes a variety of Flu-like symptoms,but it can develop into a more severe,life-threatening illness.

Leptospirosis infects dogs by coming into contact of infected animals urine. Usually in water or wet ground.
It enters the body through the eyes,noses, mouth or through breaks in the skin.

Is my dog at Risk ?
Previously thought of as a warm -weather disease that occurs in the rural south, canine leptospirosis has now been reported through out the US. No matter where dogs live they are at risk and some are at a higher risk.
Dogs at high risk for leptospirosis:

Rural- working, hunting,and herding dogs.












Suburban- dogs living near water or wildlife










                                                                               City- dogs in crowded shelters or exposure to rodents.

How can you protect your dog from leptospirosis?
You can lower your dogs risk of leptospirosis by limiting exposure to potential sources of contamination, but the best way is with maintaining current vaccinations against leptospirosis.

Please check with your family veterinarian for their personal recommendations for Your Pet.
The Information is provided by intervet - Schering Plough Animal Health.