dog virus - The Firearms Forum

fedupdon · 02-25-2009, 02:12 PM

Dog owners should know that veterinarians are recommending you add another vaccination to the list of yearly shots your dog gets.

There's an old threat making a comeback that can put your pet's life at risk.

Leptospirosis is a bacteria that can be passed from wild animals to your dog.

Dr. Christen Skaer, a Wichita, Kansas veterinarian, says the symptoms can be pretty vague and hard to pinpoint.

Some things to look for are increased drinking and urination, fever and fatigue.

If left untreated, Leptospirosis can be deadly.

Fortunately, there's a vaccine to treat the bacteria and it's been around for years.

Dr. Skaer recommends dog owners talk to their vets about getting the vaccine.

Cats aren't immune to Leptospirosis, but they rarely become infected.

Dr. Skaer points out that animals contract the bacteria from open wounds and urine of infected animals

pinecone70 · 02-25-2009, 02:35 PM

Thanks for posting this, I had forgotten to mention it to my friend, her dog is ill and hopefully he doesn't have this!

358 winchester · 02-25-2009, 02:49 PM

can humans become infected?

pinecone70 · 02-25-2009, 03:03 PM

Yes, humans can be infected, it is a bacterium. Leptospirosis is transmitted by the urine of an infected animal, and is contagious as long as it is still moist.

Mr. Nameless · 02-25-2009, 07:24 PM

glad i know this i have alot of dogs and 2 stray cats keep coming in my yard and will eat with my dog

noslolo · 02-26-2009, 01:32 AM

Thanks for the posting I will talk to my vet about this. Two weeks ago, Pepe (14years old) died, I still have a 2.5 year old Boxer and I couldn't bear to lose another.

1shot1k · 02-26-2009, 01:42 AM

thanx fedupon....we were fixin toget yearly shots for our small house dog...due to construction I guess.have also seen several oposum's in and around cans...timely info for me...thanx..

02-25-2009, 02:12 PM	#1
fedupdon V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 307	dog virus Dog owners should know that veterinarians are recommending you add another vaccination to the list of yearly shots your dog gets. There's an old threat making a comeback that can put your pet's life at risk. Leptospirosis is a bacteria that can be passed from wild animals to your dog. Dr. Christen Skaer, a Wichita, Kansas veterinarian, says the symptoms can be pretty vague and hard to pinpoint. Some things to look for are increased drinking and urination, fever and fatigue. If left untreated, Leptospirosis can be deadly. Fortunately, there's a vaccine to treat the bacteria and it's been around for years. Dr. Skaer recommends dog owners talk to their vets about getting the vaccine. Cats aren't immune to Leptospirosis, but they rarely become infected. Dr. Skaer points out that animals contract the bacteria from open wounds and urine of infected animals -->

02-25-2009, 02:35 PM	#2
pinecone70 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Gal! Posts: 4,730	Re: dog virus Thanks for posting this, I had forgotten to mention it to my friend, her dog is ill and hopefully he doesn't have this! __________________ _____________________________________________ "Miss Scarlet, in the library...with a revolver...."

02-25-2009, 02:49 PM	#3
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02-25-2009, 03:03 PM	#4
pinecone70 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Gal! Posts: 4,730	Re: dog virus Yes, humans can be infected, it is a bacterium. Leptospirosis is transmitted by the urine of an infected animal, and is contagious as long as it is still moist. __________________ _____________________________________________ "Miss Scarlet, in the library...with a revolver...."

02-25-2009, 07:24 PM	#5
Mr. Nameless Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Coast of N.C. Posts: 1,264	Re: dog virus glad i know this i have alot of dogs and 2 stray cats keep coming in my yard and will eat with my dog __________________ Signed ~BMP Two classifications of terrorist dead and not dead enough

02-26-2009, 01:32 AM	#6
noslolo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Johnstown PA Posts: 1,558	Re: dog virus Thanks for the posting I will talk to my vet about this. Two weeks ago, Pepe (14years old) died, I still have a 2.5 year old Boxer and I couldn't bear to lose another. __________________ I'm a heck of a "obesito illegitimo"

02-26-2009, 01:42 AM	#7
1shot1k Former Guest Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 904	Re: dog virus thanx fedupon....we were fixin toget yearly shots for our small house dog...due to construction I guess.have also seen several oposum's in and around cans...timely info for me...thanx..