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Leptospirosis

How You Can Care for Your Dog’s Leptospirosis

Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that can become a serious condition. Our veterinarian serving Reisterstown, MD, and Owings Mills, MD, can help diagnose and treat this condition in your dogs. Our veterinarian can help with Leptospirosis in your dog by helping you with treatment, prevention, and all-around healthcare. We offer a variety of other services that can help you with your pet care. 

Here’s what our vet at TLC for Pets says about treating your dog for leptospirosis. 

Leptospirosis

What Is Leptospirosis

Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that is caused by several different bacteria. This infection is common in dogs, but rare in cats and humans. Humans can get infected through contacted with an infected dog, but there are safe ways of treating your pet if it has this condition. 

Leptospirosis may cause symptoms in your dog, or it could be an asymptomatic infection. Symptoms of Leptospirosis in dogs may include lethargy, vomiting, and discomfort. If your dog’s health has suddenly changed, it could be an infection. 

How Dogs Get Leptospirosis

Leptospirosis can happen anywhere there is standing water, dirt, or lakes, rivers, and streams. It’s common for dogs to get this condition by playing in mud, dirt, and water while outdoors. The bacteria that cause this illness may be found in these locations. 

How to Prevent Leptospirosis

Leptospirosis can be prevented by taking some quick healthcare tips for your dog. 

One of the easiest things you can do is to make sure your dog is up to date on their vaccines. An all-around good health can prevent these bacteria from being able to overcome your dog’s immune system. 

Dogs who regularly play outdoors are at risk for leptospirosis. You can help prevent this condition by watching out for any warnings about these bacteria at dog parks, encouraging your dog to urinate away from standing water, and making sure that your dog avoid water or mud if it has any open or recent injuries. 

How to Treat Leptospirosis

Our veterinarian can treat Leptospirosis in your dog. Our treatments include antibiotics, general support, and treating any co-occurring conditions. 

Our vet at TLC for Pets can treat your dog’s leptospirosis and prevent it from becoming a more serious condition. 

Contact TLC for Pets for Help from Our Vet

If you’re concerned that your dog might have gotten leptospirosis, our vet in the Reisterstown, MD, and Owings Mills, MD, area can help. Get in touch with our vet at TLC for Pets to schedule your dog’s next appointment. Call us at (410) 833-1717.