Leptospirosis

Overview

Which dogs are at risk?

Q: Which breeds are likely to contract leptospirosis?

a) toyb) huntingc) herdingd) swimminge) terrier

A: All are at risk. Leptospirosis does not discriminate among breeds of dogs. It is no longer a disease of only large working dogs. Breeds such as miniature schnauzers, terriers and poodles are at risk, too.

Re-emergence of Leptospirosis

Lepto Now

In recent years, veterinarians have seen significant increases in the number of cases of canine leptospirosis. Read More

Pathogenesis

Dogs can become infected through contact with urine from infected animals or through contact with contaminated water, soil or bedding. Read More

Public Health Concerns

Leptospirosis can be transmitted to people in close contact with infected dogs or from contaminated environments.Read More

Lepto has been diagnosed in all types of dogs. All breeds and sizes of dogs are at risk.
Dogs can get sick even if they never come into direct contact with infected animals.
Most dogs that venture outdoors are at risk for lepto.

Leptospirosis does not discriminate among breeds