Leptospirosis is now a Core Vaccine!

Evaluating new risk factors has driven veterinary medicine to now recommend leptospirosis as a core vaccine. Read this article to learn more and bust some myths surrounding the vaccine!

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Leptospirosis 101

Leptospirosis is typically spread through urine of infected animals
It is life threatening
Any dog is at risk, no matter geographic location or time of year
Humans do not have an effective vaccine
Myth bust: Leptospirosis vaccines are no more likely to cause side effects than other common vaccines.

Any Breed, anywhere

Leptospirosis can live in the water or soil for a long time, up to several weeks or months.

Bacteria

Leptospirosis is a bacteria, specifically a type of spirochete bacteria that can cause disease in all mammals (yes, that includes humans, too!)

Talk to your vet!

More pets vaccinated against leptospirosis is better for the animal (and human) population overall. Talk to your veterinarian if this is the right step for your pet!