Leptospirosis—A Danger to Dogs, SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
In the past year more than 70 dogs in Maricopa County have been diagnosed with a type of bacteria, called Leptospirosis, or Lepto for short. Experts are calling this an outbreak, and telling dog owners in the valley to carefully watch their dogs for any signs of the disease. WHAT IS LEPTOSPIROSIS? Leptospirosis is a type of bacteria that is spread through contaminated urine, and not necessarily from a dog. The urine could come from any infected animal, including rodents, wildlife, dogs, cats, and even livestock. It’s considered to be a disease that is zootonic. This means the disease is ...
