Why all dog owners need to know about leptospirosis
September 10, 2024
September 10, 2024
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
In March 2024, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) updated their guidance on leptospirosis, and the message is loud and clear: All dogs are at risk for the disease, regardless of location or lifestyle.
Leptospirosis, known colloquially as "lepto," is a disease caused by a bacteria called Leptospira. Several strains of this corkscrew-shaped bacteria can cause the disease.< . . .
In March 2024, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) updated their guidance on leptospirosis, and the message is loud and clear: All dogs are at risk for the disease, regardless of location or lifestyle.
Leptospirosis, known colloquially as "lepto," is a disease caused by a bacteria called Leptospira. Several strains of this corkscrew-shaped bacteria can cause the disease.< . . .