Dangerous Bacteria May Contaminate Fremont Dog Park

FREMONT, CA — A dog that is frequently taken to Central Park Dog Park "may have been diagnosed with Leptospirosis" according to the City of Fremont. The dog park was already scheduled to be closed this week for routine cleaning. Extra cleaning precautions and advisories are being taken as an added safeguard, according to the city.

Leptospirosis is a bacteria spread through the urine of infected animals, including wildlife. The bacteria lives in water and soil. Dogs typically become infected while swimming, walking through, or drinking contaminated water.

Leptospirosis can be passed to people, although it's extremely rare in the US - just over two dozen cases in 2015, the last date for which statistics are available. Symptoms include high fever, headache, bleeding, muscle pain, chills, red eyes, and vomiting. It can be successfully treated with antibiotics. Untreated, leptospirosis can lead to kidney damage, liver damage or death.

If you've taken your dog to the Central Park Dog Park, located at 1740 Stevenson Blvd., the city recommends that you phone your veterinarian to make sure that your dog has been vaccinated against Leptospirosis.

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