19/10/2026
🐾 LEPTOSPIROSIS (LEPTO) – A LITTLE UPDATE ❤️
Some of you may have seen the heartbreaking post about a local dog fighting for its life after contracting Lepto. I'm keeping everything crossed for the poor dog and its family. ❤️
As many of our walks take us alongside the rivers, waterways and d***s around Pinchbeck and Spalding, I wanted to share a little information and reassure you all.
The family believe their dog contracted Lepto from a river, although the exact location hasn't been confirmed.
💧 WHAT IS LEPTO?
Lepto is a serious bacterial infection spread through infected animal urine, often from rats, and contaminated water or soil. It can cause serious kidney and liver damage.
⚠️ SYMPTOMS TO WATCH FOR
🐾 Vomiting or diarrhoea
🐾 Tiredness or loss of appetite
🐾 Drinking or weeing more than usual
🐾 Yellowing of the eyes or gums
If your dog shows any of these symptoms, please contact your vet straight away.
💉 VACCINATIONS
The L4 vaccine protects against four groups of Lepto bacteria, compared with two covered by L2. Annual boosters are recommended, so it's worth checking your dog's vaccination record and speaking to your vet.
🐶 OUR WAGS OF FUN WALKS
I'll be taking extra precautions around waterways, avoiding letting dogs enter or drink from rivers and d***s, and adjusting our routes if necessary.
There's no need to panic, but a little extra awareness certainly doesn't hurt!
As always, I'll do everything I can to keep your dogs safe while they're in my care. They're part of my extended family, after all! ❤️🐾
For more information, here's the PDSA advice 👇
https://www.pdsa.org.uk/pet-help-and-advice/pet-health-hub/conditions/leptospirosis-in-dogs