18/07/2025
Warning to dog owners on the South Coast. More Leptospirosis cases confirmed in nearby areas. The disease is usually transmitted by contact with rat urine and contaminated water sources. It is a very serious disease with a high mortality rate. Humans can catch this disease. We recommend the new MSD Leptospirosis vaccine that covers both the major serovars.
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Four dogs have died from canine leptospirosis, with two confirmed in the Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven.
The serious bacterial disease is spread by rats and contaminated water and can cause liver and kidney failure.
Some of the symptoms include vomiting or diarrhea and lethargy.
Dog owners in the Southern Highlands and South coast are being urged to have their pets vaccinated and to avoid letting them drink or swim in stagnant water.