{"id":1674,"date":"2018-06-13T15:27:19","date_gmt":"2018-06-13T15:27:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/blog\/?p=1674"},"modified":"2021-11-29T15:44:13","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T15:44:13","slug":"leptospirosis-in-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/blog\/leptospirosis-in-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dangers of Standing Water: Understanding Leptospirosis in Dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1677 size-full\" title=\"A brown and white long-haired collie drinks from a puddle of water in the grass.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/iStock-137340477_medium.jpg\" alt=\"leptospirosis in dogs is a zoonotic disease that can affect both pet health and human health.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/iStock-137340477_medium.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/iStock-137340477_medium-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/iStock-137340477_medium-1600x1066.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/>Leptospirosis in dogs started to receive attention in the 1980s, but in the decades since, this potentially serious zoonotic disease (and a leading cause of acute renal failure) has become a looming reason to fear the great outdoors. However, even dogs who aren\u2019t fishing or hunting companions can contract it. As a result, preventing leptospirosis in dogs is a serious endeavor, and it\u2019s one we give top priority to this time of the year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Source<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leptospira bacteria, in its many strains, causes leptospirosis in dogs and may be spread through the following ways:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contaminated soil or water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Direct contact with an infected animal (while less common, reports are far from rare)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leptospira bacteria can persist in the external environment for weeks or months. Once exposed to it, the bacteria penetrates the mucous membranes and begins to replicate in the circulatory system. Leptospira bacteria is then sustained in the kidneys of mammalian hosts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indiscriminate<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All ages and breeds are susceptible to leptospirosis \u2013 not just dogs with a higher level of outdoor exposure. It is equally found in ponds and streams, as it is in backyard puddles or shared bowls at the dog park.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Climate, rainfall, and increased numbers of carriers, such as squirrels, raccoons, skunks, opossums, foxes, moles, deer, rats, and mice, add to the risk. Direct sunlight and freezing temperatures kill the bacteria. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leptospirosis in Dogs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the dog\u2019s age, general health, and the organs\/body systems affected by the bacteria, symptoms range from subtle to severe, numerous or almost nonexistent. Please let us know if you observe any of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inappetance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dehydration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lethargy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reluctance to move<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/veterinary-services\/diagnostics-and-lab.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood work<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is required to check red and white blood cells, including a chemistry panel to discern which organs are under attack, a urinalysis, and a lepto test. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From there, leptospirosis in dogs is treated with intravenous fluid therapy and antibiotics. If the kidneys have been seriously damaged by the bacteria, prognosis can be grim. Follow-up testing is critical, coupled with constant monitoring of recovery process. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annual vaccination greatly reduces the risk of exposure in the environment, as well as the severity of symptoms. Please let us know if you\u2019d like to discuss this at your dog\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/veterinary-services\/preventive-health.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">next wellness exam<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highly Infectious<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it\u2019s directly from their own dog or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/blog\/scoop-the-poop\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">via the environment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, people can contract leptospirosis. It isn\u2019t shared between two people and it\u2019s rare in cats. However, because symptoms can be severe, medical help is required.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leptospirosis in dogs is less likely to spread to people once antibiotics are administered. There are certain precautions necessary to protect yourself and other family members, such as hand washing, cleaning up urine with bleach, and reducing close contact. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t Wait \u2018Til It\u2019s Too Late<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summeridge Animal Clinic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we always have your dog\u2019s best interest at heart. If you ever have any <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">questions or concerns<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, please let us know!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Leptospirosis in dogs started to receive attention in the 1980s, but in the decades since, this potentially serious zoonotic disease (and a leading cause of acute renal failure) has become a looming reason to fear the great outdoors. However, even dogs who aren\u2019t fishing or hunting companions can contract it. 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