{"id":247,"date":"2022-07-01T11:59:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-01T18:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketplaceveterinary.com\/blog\/?p=247"},"modified":"2022-06-30T12:01:36","modified_gmt":"2022-06-30T19:01:36","slug":"leptospirosis-in-dogs-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketplaceveterinary.com\/blog\/leptospirosis-in-dogs-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Leptospirosis in Dogs: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Leptospirosis. It is a pretty intimidating word, and the disease itself can be pretty scary as well. It can be a very serious disease, and one worth avoiding at all costs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to leptospirosis treatment and prevention, you have come to the right place. MarketPlace Veterinary Hospital<\/a> knows all about leptospirosis in dogs and how to protect your pet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

All You Never Wanted to Know About Lepto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection caused by the spiral-shaped organism Leptospira interrogans.<\/em> The bacteria gains access to its host\u2019s bloodstream by entering through the skin or mucous membranes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leptospirosis is typically transmitted through the urine of infected wildlife and may live in standing water and contaminated soil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When a pet becomes infected with leptospirosis the bacteria enters the bloodstream and settles in the liver and\/or kidneys. The immune system begins to work hard in order to eliminate the bacteria from the body, but it may not be effective or may not be able to do so before permanent organ damage occurs. Symptoms may vary, however leptospirosis in dogs usually presents with signs including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n