"It's sad when dogs have chronic kidney disease at one or two years old," Butty said. "Their lifespan is going to be reduced ...

The Santa Barbara Humane is encouraging all dogs receive Leptospirosis vaccine. The American Animal Hospital Association ...

Rex almost didn't make it through his battle with leptospirosis ... There is a vaccine that is now recommended for all dogs every year. "Dogs especially, it typically affects their kidneys ...

"Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection. It’s commonly found in the environment, typically in soil and contaminated water sources," said Dr. Melanie Bizzarro with Harmony Vet Care. Dr. Bizzarro said ...

Myth #1: Vaccines are more dangerous than the diseases ... adenovirus, distemper, and leptospirosis in dogs, and rabies, feline leukemia, feline panleukopenia, feline herpesvirus-1, and feline ...

Rex has now received a lepto vaccine. Major veterinary organizations ... “Now we know that leptospirosis can infect any dog year-round, even just from drinking contaminated water from a puddle ...

For example, a dog that lives in a rural area with exposure to wildlife or in area with heavy rainfall may need the leptospirosis vaccine, given that Leptospira (a spirochete bacteria) thrives in ...

When it comes to protecting your animals’ health, vaccination stands out as one of the most crucial and effective preventive ...

“Very important for pet owners right now especially to be checking their dog’s vaccine records and making sure that they’re current on leptospirosis vaccine and if they aren’t getting them ...