Leptospirosis: Frequently Asked Questions
What is leptospirosis ?
Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease carried by many wild animals and can be transmitted through urine or by drinking contaminated water. This disease can occur in dogs of all ages and symptoms include: high fever, jaundice, loss of appetite, vomiting and diarrhea.
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Leptospirosis is a serious bacterial disease of dogs. The bacteria may be found in soil and standing water that has been contaminated with the urine of infected dogs and wildlife. Leptospirosis may also be spread to people. If your dog has been diagnosed with the disease, always wear rubber or latex gloves before cleaning up any urine, feces or vomit. Leptospirosis causes liver and kidney disease in infected dogs. ...
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Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that affects humans and animals. It is caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira . In humans it causes a wide range of symptoms, and some infected persons may have no symptoms at all. Symptoms of leptospirosis include high fever, severe headache, chills, muscle aches, and vomiting, and may include jaundice (yellow skin and eyes), red eyes, abdominal pain, diarrhea, or a rash. ...
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Leptospirosis is a bacteria borne disease affecting dogs, that is transmitted through urine or infected water. It wasn't normally vaccinated for in our area over the last 15 to 20 years, but now there have been cases in Denver as well as Colorado Springs. It's only a matter of time before it gets to our area as livestock and wildlife are carriers. We here at Ark Valley Animal Hospital don't want to lose a single patient to this, so we are vaccinating for it as prevention, before it gets here.
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Leptospirosis is a serious disease of dogs and man caused by the Leptospira bacterium . Recent research indicates that new strains of Leptospira are emerging in Canadian dogs. Due to the life-threatening nature of leptospirosis, this trend is becoming a major concern for anyone owning a dog.
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What is Lepto (Leptospirosis)?
Lepto is a disease caused by the leptospirosis bacteria. The bacteria is spread in the urine of deer, rodents, and other wildlife and often lives in stagnant water and moist boggy soils. The bacteria is not endemic in all areas of the country but unfortunately it is endemic here. It does not cause disease in cats but does in dogs and humans. The disease is often fatal by causing liver or kidney failure. Since its symptoms are often vague and nonspecific it is often difficult to diagnose and treat. ...
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How serious is leptospirosis disease?
Leptospirosis is a severe and sometimes fatal disease. In infected animals, Leptospira bacteria typically attack the liver and kidneys resulting in organ damage and failure. Due to the difficulty in diagnosing this disease and the varying severity of clinical signs, these bacteria may infect dogs for some time before detection.
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How can leptospirosis be prevented?
Vaccination against most of the known strains of Leptospira , which are prevalent in dogs, is now possible. Vaccination is an easy and effective way to prevent this serious disease. New vaccines are now available which offer safer and broader protection against leptospirosis than ever before. IMPORTANT! Previously vaccinated dogs may not have received protection against the new strains of Leptospira that are now threatening Canadian dogs. Please ask your veterinarian for advice. ...
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What are the symptoms of leptospirosis?
Symptoms of leptospirosis may include any of the following: fever, vomiting, lethargy, abdominal pain and/or increased urination. Treatment, which is initiated early in the infection, is usually effective; however, organ damage caused by this bacterium is permanent. Some chronically infected animals may carry and shed these bacteria for months. Pets that are infected are a known risk to their owners' health.
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Can leptospirosis be prevented?
The risk of acquiring leptospirosis can be greatly reduced by not swimming or wading in water that might be contaminated with animal urine. Protective clothing or footwear should be worn by those exposed to contaminated water or soil because of their job or recreational activities.
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How is leptospirosis treated?
Leptospirosis is treated with antibiotics, such as doxycycline or penicillin, which should be given early in the course of the disease. Intravenous antibiotics may be required for persons with more severe symptoms. Persons with symptoms suggestive of leptospirosis should contact a health care provider.
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Where is leptospirosis found?
Leptospirosis occurs worldwide but is most common in temperate or tropical climates. It is an occupational hazard for many people who work outdoors or with animals, for example, farmers, sewer workers, veterinarians, fish workers, dairy farmers, or military personnel. It is a recreational hazard for campers or those who participate in outdoor sports in contaminated areas and has been associated with swimming, wading, and whitewater rafting in contaminated lakes and rivers. ...
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What is Leptospirosis and how to PEOPLE and animals get it?
RA-0044 , Leptospirosis, Frequently Asked Questions, CDC Bulletin RA-0053 , Reemerging Leptospirosis in California RA-0047 , Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases, Under Recognition of Leptospirosis in Hawaii RA-0054 , Leptospirosis and Unexplained Acute Febrile Illness Among Triathlon Participants 700-0553 , Leptospira
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Is the SteriPEN effective against leptospirosis?
The SteriPEN is very effective against water born viruses, bacteria, and cysts. Leptospira interrogans, most commonly called Infectious Jaundice & Leptospirosis, is easily removed from your drinking water by using the SteriPEN.
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Where does leptospirosis come from?
Leptospirosis is carried in the bodies of wild animals and livestock. Dogs typically become infected when they drink from rivers, streams, puddles or ponds that have become contaminated by the urine of other infected animals.
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How do people get leptospirosis?
Outbreaks of leptospirosis are usually caused by exposure to water contaminated with the urine of infected animals. Many different kinds of animals carry the bacterium; they may become sick but sometimes have no symptoms. Leptospira organisms have been found in cattle, pigs, horses, dogs, rodents, and wild animals. Humans become infected through contact with water, food, or soil containing urine from these infected animals. ...
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Is my cat in any danger of getting Leptospirosis?
No, cats carry a natural immunity to the disease. It's thought that over thousands of years of hunting rodents, felines built up an immunity to the disease. Dental Questions
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Is leptospirosis a threat to city dwelling pet?
The recent emergence of new strains of leptospirosis in Canadian dogs is thought to be due to the increasing population of wildlife in our towns and cities. City, suburban and rural dogs, which go outdoors, are at risk.
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Why does my dog need the leptospirosis vaccine?
This is a disease that dog’s get from wild animals or being exposed to contaminated water where wild animals have been (ponds and standing water).
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How often does my dog need to be vaccinated against Leptospirosis?
When your dog is first given the vaccination, it will need a follow-up booster in 3 to 4 weeks, then a yearly vaccination.
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How is Leptospirosis transmitted and how is it treated?
This is an infection caused by water or food contaminated with rats’ urine. Patients develop fever and later jaundice and eventually (renal) kidney failure. If left unrecognised leptospirosis can be fatal. The infection is treated with antibiotics like penicillin and doxycycline.
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Do you offer at your Petco clinics the individual Leptospirosis vaccinations and what is the cost?
We offer the 4 way Leptospirosis. However it is in combination with the Distemper-Parvo vaccine. We do not have it as a stand alone injection. It is not harmful to booster the Distemper-Parvo vaccine with the Lepto. The charge is $19. To view all of our vaccination prices , simply follow the preceding link.
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How well does the ImmunoDOT (formerly PanBio Dip-S-Ticks) Leptospirosis kit work?
RA-0048 , Leptospirosis and Comparative Evaluation of Rapid Diagnostic Kits 110-0429 , ImmunoDOT Leptospira IgM package insert
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I heard that you can get Leptospirosis from your pet?
RA-0040 , Leptospira and your pet, CDC Bulletin RA-0046 , Diseases from Dogs, CDC Bulletin
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I understand that Leptospirosis can infect humans after a hurricane or flooding?
RA-0042 , Clinical and Laboratory Support for Diagnosis of Leptospirosis in the Aftermath of a Disaster
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I understand that Leptospirosis is an emerging disease in Latin America, Asia and the Caribbean that I should be concerned with while on vacations (swimming, scuba, beach)?
RA-0052 , Outbreak of Acute Febrile Illness Among Participants in EcoChallenge RA-0049 , Emerging Diseases: Latin America and the Caribbean RA-0054 , Leptospirosis and Unexplained Acute Febrile Illness Among Triathlon
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