04/28/2026
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🚨🐾 LEPTOSPIROSIS ALERT: IT’S IN OUR AREA 🐾🚨
We have an ACTIVE case of leptospirosis in a dog from West Alexandria, Ohio.
That means Lepto is HERE—and every dog owner should be paying attention.
Leptospirosis is a serious bacterial infection that can cause sudden kidney failure, liver disease, severe illness, and even death if left untreated.
⚠️ It is also ZOONOTIC ⚠️
This means Lepto can spread from animals to HUMANS.
People can become infected through contact with contaminated urine, standing water, mud, wet grass, soil, or surfaces exposed to infected wildlife or pets.
This is not just a dog issue—it is a family safety issue.
🐶 How are dogs exposed?
• Drinking from puddles, ponds, or standing water
• Walking through contaminated grass or mud
• Exposure to wildlife like raccoons, skunks, opossums, and rodents
• Contact with infected urine
• Shared outdoor spaces, parks, yards, and neighborhoods
Even dogs that never leave the backyard can be exposed.
🚩 Signs and Symptoms of Leptospirosis:
• Lethargy
• Fever
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Loss of appetite
• Increased drinking or urination
• Abdominal pain
• Muscle soreness or stiffness
• Shaking
• Yellowing of the eyes or gums (jaundice)
• Kidney failure
• Difficulty breathing
• Collapse
Some dogs decline VERY quickly.
💉 Prevention Matters
The Leptospirosis vaccine is one of the best tools we have to protect your dog.
Many owners assume only “farm dogs” or “hunting dogs” need this vaccine—that is FALSE.
Lepto is commonly seen in suburban and residential areas, especially where wildlife and standing water are present.
Vaccination can help prevent severe illness and protect your household from exposure.
📞 If your dog is not current on their Lepto vaccine, call us today to discuss protection options.
If your pet is showing any of these signs, please seek veterinary care immediately.
Lepto is serious. Lepto is local. Prevention is powerful.
Please share to help protect pets and families in our community.
Rachal, RVT and Asst. Krystin prepping pet for treatment. They are wearing their appropriate protection to help protect themselves .
