Important updates on leptospirosis - a deadly disease that affects dogs and people

Add this to the list of reasons to close your mouth and wear gloves when cleaning up after animals. Apparently a small number of dogs can develop persistent leptospiruria in spite of appropriate treatment. The Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association recently published a retrospective study that clearly demonstrates the need for follow-up testing to confirm that leptospirosis is fully resolved.

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