and causing kidney and liver failure in the humans... but the dogs don't get sick. They said that they are getting it from Armadillos and Raccoons urine. I don't know what it's called but there is a vaccine for it that I want to get my dog as there are a lot of these animals around my house! If you know the name of it please let me know!!!!
2007-12-19 07:31:34 · 6 answers · asked by melp1010 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
The person who told me about it found the name Leptospirosis.... they said there are out breaks of it where I live (Houston).
Heres a link I found
http://www.canismajor.com/dog/lepto.html
2007-12-19 07:49:21 · update #1
Lepto????
Ask your vet about the vaccine. I think there is more than one strain of Lepto. I also think the vaccine needs to be done every 6 months.
If it is a public health concern in your area, your vet should know about it and know what to vaccinate for. I live in the NE and we really don't have a problem with Lepto...although it is around.
2007-12-19 07:41:51 · answer #1 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I haven't heard of that, but I'd love to read about it if you could supply a link.
ADD:
Thanks for providing the link. I have heard of Lepto, but is not apparent in my area. However, my dogs are vaccinated against it. Dogs are usually vaccinated with DHLPP which includes the Lepto vaccine.
DHLPP Distemper, Hepatitis (CAV-2), Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus (combined canine vaccine)
You should talk with a vet to ease your concerns.
2007-12-19 07:41:02 · answer #2 · answered by Pom♥Mom Spay and Neuter 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I heard that too but they were saying that the dogs are getting rash and that it can passed to me you or anyone
2007-12-19 07:41:25 · answer #3 · answered by Cherry #1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is lepto you are talking about. Here is a link that will explain it.
http://www.canismajor.com/dog/lepto.html
2007-12-19 07:57:36 · answer #4 · answered by abhorman 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
um... we dont have armadillos where i am... so does that mean i only have 1/2 that threat? i've never heard of this before tho.
2007-12-19 07:41:26 · answer #5 · answered by mickey g 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
wow are you serious i did not saw that on the news...but i dont know about the vaccine but thanks for spreading it out
but i dont think theres raccons living in my area =D
2007-12-19 07:41:18 · answer #6 · answered by HeArTs N StArS =P 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋