August 23, 2009
Deadly disease leptospirosis in Autumn Rains Down
Deadly disease leptospirosis in Autumn Rains Down Autumn in December is the first season for leptospirosis, A disease of wild and domestic animals. This disease can A Dog's attack the kidneys, liver or blood vessels with severe and consequences.The even fatal problem is that this is the rainy season rain and wash the spiral-shaped leptospires in ponds and other waters, while the temperature of the water helps the bacteria to survive.Dogs the disease from other animals or by contact with the soil or water contaminated by bacteria in the urine or poop, Louise Louis of stated.Getting outdoors with your dog can be a great experience, but requires Your dog to this bacterial disease. "Outside", especially for dog parks I hate that. Many owners do not have the dog vaccinated, and many The owners are irresponsible about picking up the dog poop.Contacting disease is not necessarily fatal. Common symptoms include fever, Loss of appetite, lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration and redness of The area of the eyes. Some dogs are able to infection through their systems with minimal problems.Other dogs, however, can suffer kidney or liver failure if the disease goes Untreated. Tufts Veterinary School Committee reported that about one in five dogs by disease.There is a vaccination for leptospirosis, even if it covers only four strains Of the disease. Recently, veterinarians see increasing incidence of the disease as well as new strains of disease, vaccines do not protect Profits. It is estimated that more than 200 tribes worldwide.Be announcing leptospirosis in humans, it is important to protect Your dog and you. Besides talking with your veterinarian about vaccination Your dog, here are some tips to prevent disease.1. Avoid high-risk areas, such as dog parks.2. Do not let your dog drink from ponds, lakes and other public areas of water. Give him water, and containers for him, if you hikes.3. Clean your yard, both the dog and all the poop to leave Other animals that wander into the yard. Remember to include animals Rodents, raccoons, Skunks, moles and other animals.4. Wash the dog after handling the dog and everything that could His urine or poop on it.5. Clean potentially infected with an antibacterial solution or a mixture of bleach and water.6 home. The most important - if you suspect that your dog may be sick or infected, Him to a veterinarian as quickly as possible. The earlier the treatment, better outcome.Louise Louis and is a certified Canine Specialist Creator of the popular website, in small dogs,
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