Leptospirosis Danger for Traveling Dogs--Vaccinate Before You Go Overseas
TAMPA, Fla., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leptospirosis is emerging around the world. If your dog is infected it can cause kidney damage, liver failure and even death. Prevention is easy, according to Walter M. Woolf, VMD, veterinarian founder of Air Animal Pet Movers. Vaccination with a booster 14 days later prevents Leptospirosis and protects dogs for 12 months.
- Vaccination with a booster 14 days later prevents Leptospirosis and protects dogs for 12 months.
- TAMPA, Fla., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leptospirosis is emerging around the world.
- "Before traveling overseas with a dog, pet parents should direct their veterinarian to give the leptospirosis vaccine," said Woolf.
- If your veterinarian is reluctant, show them the links to the American Veterinary Medical Association leptospirosis information below," Woolf said.