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- Because leptospirosis bacteria are passed in urine, splashing of urine plays an important role in spreading this disease. Here is what you can do: DO NOT let your dog urinate in or near ponds, pools, or puddles. Keep your dog away from vegetable gardens. Keep your dog away from playgrounds, sandboxes, wading pools and other places where kids may play. ALWAYS wash your hands after touching your dog or anything that might have your dog’s urine on it. If you are cleaning where there is dog urine, use an anti-bacterial cleaning solution or a solution of 1 part bleach in 10 parts water. Make sure that your dog takes ALL of its medicine.
- How can I protect myself and other people when my dog has leptospirosis?
- Yes, Make sure your dog is protected against leptospirosis using the authorized vaccine. The vaccine may not provide 100% protection, and protection may only continue for a short period of time due to the diversity of the bacteria strains. Even after contracting leptospirosis, your dog may contract the disease once more, this time from a different strain. Dogs living in places where the bacteria is present and having unrestricted access to ponds and other bodies of water may require more frequent vaccinations.
- Is there a vaccine for dogs?
- The time between exposure to the bacteria and development of disease is usually 1 to 2 weeks. It can be as short as 2 days or as long as 4 weeks. Signs of leptospirosis in people vary, although it usually comes on quickly, and most people feel like they have the flu with an upset stomach. So yes she's going to be okay said the Doctor
- Is she going to be okay?
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