Leptospirosis (also called Lepto) is a potentially deadly bacterial disease spread by a number of wildlife species to dogs. It is a zoonotic disease, meaning that people can catch it from their dogs (as well as other animals). Recent reports indicate that the number of Leptospirosis cases in dogs is increasing in the United States. Dogs can experience life-threatening liver and kidney failure if not treated quickly enough for Leptospirosis.

Please click here to read more about Leptospirosis—what it is; how it is transmitted; the risk to humans; symptoms in dogs and humans; as well as steps that every pet owner should take to protect their dog from this potentially deadly disease.

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