Thursday, March 24, 2011

A Hidden Deadly Threat!!!


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Some important life saving information for all dog owners about Leptospirosis.  
  • Leptospirosis kills 1 in 5 dogs when contracted.
  • lNo real low risk group unless it is an apartment dwelling pee pad urinating dog where there is pristine rodent control.
  • In a large study of over 30,000 blood sample the four top breeds that tested positive for Leptospirosis included Huskies, German Shepherd Chihuahua, and Yorkies.
  • Leptospirosis is the most commonly diagnosed zoonotic disease in the world. 
  • The owners of dogs diagnosed with Leptospirosis should go on preventative antibiotics.
  • A kennel student in North Carolina died from contracting Leptospirosis.
  • Known carriers of the bacteria include mice, squirrels, raccoons, skunks, rats, foxes, other dogs, cattle, and other livestock.
  • Number one infectious cause of acute renal failure in dogs.
  • Cases have increased dramatically in the last 25 years.

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