{"id":2354,"date":"2022-11-22T18:34:07","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T07:34:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/albionparkvet.com.au\/?page_id=2354"},"modified":"2022-11-22T18:42:19","modified_gmt":"2022-11-22T07:42:19","slug":"leptospirosis-in-dogs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/albionparkvet.com.au\/leptospirosis-in-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Leptospirosis In Dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2354\" class=\"elementor elementor-2354\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;premium_particles_zindex&quot;:0,&quot;premium_particles_responsive&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;mobile&quot;]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-27b5869 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"27b5869\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_bottom&quot;:&quot;waves&quot;,&quot;premium_particles_zindex&quot;:0,&quot;premium_particles_responsive&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;mobile&quot;]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-bottom\" data-negative=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M421.9,6.5c22.6-2.5,51.5,0.4,75.5,5.3c23.6,4.9,70.9,23.5,100.5,35.7c75.8,32.2,133.7,44.5,192.6,49.7\n\tc23.6,2.1,48.7,3.5,103.4-2.5c54.7-6,106.2-25.6,106.2-25.6V0H0v30.3c0,0,72,32.6,158.4,30.5c39.2-0.7,92.8-6.7,134-22.4\n\tc21.2-8.1,52.2-18.2,79.7-24.2C399.3,7.9,411.6,7.5,421.9,6.5z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9de3d35\" data-id=\"9de3d35\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;premium_particles_zindex&quot;:0,&quot;premium_particles_responsive&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;mobile&quot;]}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0da51d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0da51d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.19.0 - 07-02-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Leptospirosis In Dogs<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bcd52a8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bcd52a8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;premium_particles_zindex&quot;:0,&quot;premium_particles_responsive&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;mobile&quot;]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e157b81\" data-id=\"e157b81\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;premium_particles_zindex&quot;:0,&quot;premium_particles_responsive&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;mobile&quot;]}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d7cca6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6d7cca6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Leptospirosis risk to dogs increases with the Mouse Plague.<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e95eb0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0e95eb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.19.0 - 07-02-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\tWith the mouse plague spreading across NSW and Queensland, there\u2019s an increased chance of dogs catching leptospirosis, a potentially deadly disease\nspread mainly by rats and mice.\n<br><br>\nThere has been recent media attention surrounding a Leptospirosis outbreak in the inner west of Sydney, which has led to the death of a number of dogs. There has also been a confirmed death in Elanora Heights, on the northern beaches, and closer to home in Figtree.\n\n<br><br>\nLeptospirosis is a disease caused by the bacteria species Leptospira, of which there are over 250 different serovars (strains). It is carried by a range of animal species including cattle, pigs, rodents, sheep, dogs, horses and wild animals including marine mammals. Some animals may not display symptoms of illness despite actively shedding the bacteria in their urine.\n\n<br><br>\nIt is of public health significance as humans can be infected, with the potential to cause severe illness including flu-like symptoms, kidney failure, liver failure, meningitis and in severe cases, death. Infection occurs in both animals and humans by ingestion of urine contaminated food, soil or water, or contact through the eyes, gums or broken skin. It is important to practice good hygiene when handling animals or around stagnant water. Wearing personal protective equipment over the hands and face or areas with abrasions and washing hands thoroughly with soap are most effective.\n<br><br>\n\nThe cases confirmed in Sydney are from the Copenhageni strain, which is found in rats. Increased exposure of pet dogs to rodents has likely been from recent construction of the light rail causing disruption in drainage and displacement of urban rat populations.\n<br><br>\n\nIncreased numbers of mice and rats in our regional area due to the current mouse plague is likely to increase the risk of exposure to Leptospirosis to our pet dogs.\n<br><br>\n\nThere is a currently a vaccine for this strain available in Australia. We recommend vaccinating dogs against this strain. Unfortunately there are no other registered vaccines against leptospirosis in dogs at this time available in Australia.\n\n<br><br>\nIt is very important to manage risk factors such as avoiding your dog swimming in stagnant water or ponds. For areas with rodent populations, close monitoring of you dog to prevent hunting and consuming of rodents is recommended. Cleaning and disinfecting areas where contamination with rodent urine may occur is recommended before your dog using the area to eat or sleep. Using non-poisonous traps is the safest method of rodent control around the household, as baits can be picked up and carried to areas where pets have access them. Pets can suffer from secondary toxicity by ingesting rodents that have been baited or the baits themselves, which can result in death from bleeding.\n\n\nStrains of leptospirosis carried by cattle, sheep and deer can be vaccinated against. The most common clinical presentation of leptospirosis infection in cattle is infertility and abortions. We recommend vaccinating all cattle with a 7-in-1 vaccine, for herd health, fertility and OH&amp;S reasons.\n\n<br><br>\nSigns of infection in dogs are vague and nonspecific. They include lethargy, inappetence, vomiting, and diarrhoea. Blood and urine tests can diagnose this disease. Treatment is commonly successful if instituted early in the disease process. If you have any questions regarding leptospirosis in you r dogs or cattle, please don\u2019t hesitate to speak with one of the friendly staff at Albion Park and Gerringong Veterinary Hospitals.\n<br><br>\n\nNSW DPI- updated 31 May 2021\n\nhttps:\/\/www.health.nsw.gov.au\/\nInfectious\/factsheets\/Pages\/leptospirosis.aspx<br>\nhttps:\/\/www.dpi.nsw.gov.au\/__data\/assets\/pdf_file\/0005\/1311584\/staying-healthy-during-a-mouse-plague.pdf<br>\nhttps:\/\/www.health.qld.gov.au\/healthsupport\/businesses\/forensic-and-scientific-services\/testing-analysis\/diseases\/leptospirosis\/fact-sheets\/australis<br>\nhttps:\/\/www.health.qld.gov.au\/healthsupport\/businesses\/forensic-and-scientific-services\/testing-analysis\/diseases\/leptospirosis\/fact-sheets\/copenhageni\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Leptospirosis In Dogs Leptospirosis risk to dogs increases with the Mouse Plague. With the mouse plague spreading across NSW and Queensland, there\u2019s an increased chance of dogs catching leptospirosis, a potentially deadly disease spread mainly by rats and mice. 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