"It's sad when dogs have chronic kidney disease at one or two years old," Butty said. "Their lifespan is going to be reduced significantly." The leptospirosis vaccine is the easiest way to protect ...

Although floodwaters have receded in North Queensland, a waterborne illness has killed several dogs in recent days.

Leptospirosis: Dogs can get leptospirosis when they unknowingly drink contaminated water, but this vaccine protects them from contracting it. Lyme disease: Ticks are preventable, but you can never be ...

The effectiveness of the leptospirosis vaccine was confirmed using hamsters, making it possible to inoculate livestock and pets. This success can potentially avert damage to industry due to infection ...

farm animals or dogs. Humans and other animals can get leptospirosis when they come in contact with urine-contaminated water and soil. Current measures to control leptospirosis are largely ineffective ...

Australian dog owners are being warned of a national shortage of a vaccine crucial in preventing the occurrence of a deadly bacterial disease. The disease, known as leptospirosis, is usually ...

Protect Your Dog and Save Money at the March Mobile Vaccine Clinic: Leptospirosis is a serious, life-threatening disease that can spread to humans, so keeping your dog protected is essential. When you ...

Leptospirosis can cause severe health complications in ... warns it’s had some claims in the last year for up to $3000 to treat the disease in pets. Vaccines are available and pet owners are urged to ...