Understanding Leptospirosis in Dogs and Humans
Rain and rats to blame for more dogs in Singapore being infected with leptospirosis, vets say 🔗
The rise in leptospirosis cases among dogs in Singapore is linked to factors such as rainy weather, a growing urban rat population, and increased awareness. The disease, caused by Leptospira bacteria, is zoonotic and can be transmitted to humans. Symptoms in dogs and humans include fever, vomiting, and jaundice. Vets emphasize the importance of early detection, vaccination, and avoiding wet soil and areas inhabited by rats. Prompt antibiotic therapy and supportive care are crucial for treating suspected or confirmed cases in dogs. Vaccination can lessen the severity of symptoms and reduce the risk of spreading the infection.
- Rainy weather, urban rat population, and increased awareness contribute to the rise in leptospirosis cases among dogs in Singapore
- Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease that can be transmitted to humans
- Symptoms in dogs and humans include fever, vomiting, and jaundice
- Vets stress the importance of early detection, vaccination, and avoiding wet soil and rat-inhabited areas
- Prompt antibiotic therapy and supportive care are crucial for treating suspected or confirmed cases in dogs
- Vaccination can lessen the severity of symptoms and reduce the risk of spreading the infection