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Local Vet Warns: Leptospirosis Threatens Dogs' Health
9/14/2025
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Story summary
- A Nanaimo vet alerts dog owners about leptospirosis following a local dog's death from the disease.
- Leptospirosis spreads through infected animal urine, mainly from rodents.
- Dogs may show symptoms like lethargy, loss of appetite, jaundice, and fever.
- Vaccination is crucial for prevention, now included in core vaccinations as of 2024.
- The vet stresses awareness for households with immunocompromised individuals.
