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Leptospirosis in Dogs

Leptospirosis spreads through exposure to bacteria from infected urine or contaminated environments.

Leptospirosis spreads through exposure to bacteria from infected urine or contaminated environments. It can seriously damage the kidneys, liver and other organs.

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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