01/24/2026
🦠 Leptospirosis in Berkeley Update: Safety at The Barkmont 🐾
You may have heard about the recent leptospirosis outbreak near UC Village, where rats and two dogs have tested positive.
What is Leptospirosis?
👉🏻A bacterial disease found in soil and water worldwide (per the AVMA)
👉🏻Not spread through the air
👉🏻Primarily transmitted by contact with the urine or mucous membranes of infected animals
What Are We Doing?
To keep our pups and people safe, we have implemented:
🐶Mandatory leptospirosis vaccination for all dogs in our program
(Need to check your dog’s status or make a reservation? Just send us an email!😉)
🐶Individualized water breaks for every dog—no shared water bowls!
🐶Enhanced disinfecting protocols throughout our center
At The Barkmont, your dog’s health is our top priority. We are closely monitoring the situation and will continue to provide updates as needed.
Questions or concerns? Reach out anytime to us at [email protected].
Stay safe and healthy!
❤️ Your Barkmont Team ❤️
