23/03/2026
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AWARENESS ๐จ | Dog owners urged to be vigilant after fatal bacterial disease reported in some dogs in the South Wales area.
From Sanders Vets in Cwmbran:
๐ข LOCAL DISEASE WARNING - CONFIRMED CASE IN CWMBRAN๐ข
Have you heard of leptospirosis?
Leptospirosis, often shortened to lepto, is a disease caused by bacteria that damage vital organs, such as the liver and kidneys. Itโs very serious and often fatal in dogs.
It is also a Zoonotic disease which means it can be passed to humans.
Dogs can catch leptospirosis from:
- Another infected dog
- Sniffing/licking the ground where an infected dog has urinated
- Urine from an infected cow, pig or rodent
- Infected wet ground or fresh water - lepto can live in wet ground and fresh water for several months
Leptospirosis can also be spread to other dogs by infected dogs, mice, rats and cows but can also be caught from infected water. So, if your dog lives on a farm, kills rodents or spends a lot of time swimming, theyโre at a much higher risk of catching it. โ ๏ธ
There are a few different types of leptospirosis bacteria and each one is slightly different. Fortunately, we can vaccinate against the types of lepto bacteria commonly found in the UK.
Any dogs that are fully vaccinated and up to date with their yearly booster vaccinations should be cover against this disease however, if you are unsure please don't hesitate to contact us.