Leptospirosis

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  1. David

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    Lady plays a lot in water at every opportunity. Thinking about the risk of Weil's disease, just wondering if I should have Lady vaccinated.
     
  2. pippa@labforumHQ

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    Re: Leptospirosis

    I think that would be wise David. You could have a titre test done if she has been vaccinated in the past. She may still be immune.
     
  3. David

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    I see it's covered in the annual booster injection. I just googled it. I had forgotten the booster covered more than canine distemper. I guess she should be ok on that basis?
     
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    Yes, lepto should be included if you have regular vaccinations :)
     
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    Re: Leptospirosis

    Thanks.
     
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    Oh dear, something else I didn't know about. ::)
     
  7. Moorlands

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    The lepto vaccine doesn't last as long as the others. It's a bacteria rather than a virus and the immune system reacts differently so if you're (I mean Lady of course) at risk get the vaccine, unfortunately it's not available as a single shot more's the pity. Learn the first symptoms as well, to get treatment fast, the earlier treatment (antibiotics initially) is given the better the outlook.
    Kerryn
     
  8. Lochan

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    Re: Leptospirosis

    [quote author=Moorlands link=topic=2669.msg27145#msg27145 date=1379881475]
    The lepto vaccine doesn't last as long as the others. It's a bacteria rather than a virus and the immune system reacts differently so if you're (I mean Lady of course) at risk get the vaccine, unfortunately it's not available as a single shot more's the pity. Learn the first symptoms as well, to get treatment fast, the earlier treatment (antibiotics initially) is given the better the outlook.
    Kerryn
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    Kerryn not quite sure what you mean by this. Leptospirosis vaccine is available as a single component vaccine i.e. vaccinating only against leptospirosis. At the start of a course for pups it does need two injections, but the booster thereafter if given annually only requires one injection. Hope this helps.
     

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