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 ...
How Lyme Disease Prevention Could Save Your Dog’s Life, SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
The month of May is known as Lyme Disease Prevention Month. Lyme disease is nearly the most common tick-borne illness transmitted throughout the world but it only causes symptoms in 5 to 10 percent of affected dogs. In this post we will talk about what Lyme disease, how it’s transmitted and what you, as a pet owner can do to prevent it. What is Lyme disease? The bacteria responsible for Lyme disease in dogs, is transmitted by the slow-feeding, hard-shelled deer tick. The infection usually occurs after the tick has been attached to the dog for two to three days. ...
