Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that can easily be prevented. The Chicagoland area has had the second highest amount of reported cases in the US for the last 2 years. The vaccine is very effective and the newer vaccines are very safe. ASK YOUR VETERINARIAN FOR DETAILS AND GET YOUR DOG VACCINATED FOR LEPTOSPIROSIS.
Below is a link to the CBSChicago website.
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2014/04/04/vet-warns-dog-owners-about-spread-of-bacteria-from-standing-w...
Here is more information about Leptospirosis
http://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/infectious-parasitic/c_multi_leptospirosis
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