08/16/2026
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and leptospirosis is now a core vaccine for dogs according to American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) guidelines. Read more below, dogs in Leadville are at risk for exposure to this potentially very scary (but highly preventable with proper vaccination) disease since it spreads through wildlife urine and contaminated water 🦌🦝🐀💦🏔️🐾
Your vet may be talking about leptospirosis more often lately. There’s a reason. 🐶💉
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and leptospirosis is now a core vaccine for dogs according to American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) guidelines.
🦠 Lepto can cause serious kidney and liver disease in dogs and can also affect people.
💧 How are dogs exposed? Typically through contaminated water where infected animals have been.
🏡 Could your dog still be at risk? Yes. Exposure doesn't require a close encounter with wildlife.
💉 What about vaccine reactions? Today’s lepto vaccines have been reformulated, and reported adverse reactions are uncommon.
At your next visit, talk with your veterinarian about your dog’s individual risk factors and vaccination history.
Learn more about the latest vaccine recommendations: https://csuveterinaryhealth.org/core-and-non-core-vaccines-for-dogs-and-cats/
