This disease can attack both humans and animals, but it’s predominantly found in dogs, and it’s very common in them. It used to be a rare disease, but from the past few years it has been occurring a lot in pets and you must learn about it.
So, here we will discuss more about it so that you can be aware and prevent your beloved pets from getting affected by it.
How can it infect the pets?
When the animals that are infected by Leptospirosis bacteria urinate, this can affect the soil or water and can live there for months and your pet can easily catch it.
What are the symptoms?
Symptoms can vary from one dog to another. Many Times there are no symptoms at all, but the common signs which are diagnosed by clinics are as follows:
● High temperature
● Throwing up
● Stomach pain
● Loose motions
● No eating food
● Lethargy and depression
● Stiff body
● Bad muscle cramps
● Reproductive issues
What’s the treatment for it?
Antibiotics like doxycycline are given for at least 14 days to the dogs. In some cases hospitalization is also required initially to maintain the electrolytes, with IV fluids.
How can we prevent this?
It can be prevented by resolving the rodent problems (rats, pests, mice etc).
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