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Testing for Leptospirosis in Dogs

PCR and antibody testing can support leptospirosis diagnosis, but each has limitations.

PCR and antibody testing can support leptospirosis diagnosis, but each has limitations. More than one test may be needed in some cases.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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