05/21/2025
This is why we vaccinate for this. Leptospirosis can be deadly for your pets and for you and your family. If your dog hasn’t had this vaccination, please schedule an appointment to get this done soon.
The leptospirosis vaccine is given either by itself or it is included in your dog’s DHLPP vaccination. (It is NOT in the DHPP vaccine.)
If your dog has never had this vaccination before, he/she will need a booster 3 weeks after the first vaccination.
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‼️Why We Strongly Recommend the Leptospirosis Vaccine‼️
Leptospirosis is a serious and potentially life-threatening disease that affects both animals and humans—making it what’s known as a zoonotic disease. It’s caused by bacteria found in the urine of infected animals and can be spread through contaminated water, soil, or direct contact with infected pets. Even dogs that live primarily indoors are at risk, especially after heavy rain or flooding.
Vaccination is one of the most effective ways to protect your dog—and your entire household—from this dangerous illness.
Recently, this hit close to home. Our own veterinarian, Dr. Jason Kennell, likely contracted leptospirosis from a contagious patient. He was hospitalized for five days, after battling symptoms for nearly a week. This has been a sobering reminder of just how real and serious this disease can be—not only for your pets but for the people who care for them.
We can’t stress enough how important it is to vaccinate. It’s a simple step that can prevent significant suffering for both pets and people.
Finally, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our wonderful clients who have been so patient and understanding while we adjusted schedules. Being down Dr. Jason and allowing his wife, Dr. Kaci, time to be by his side meant some changes in our daily operations—and your support has meant the world to our team.
Thank you for trusting us with your pets—and for being part of our extended clinic family. 💙💙🐈🐕
