Leptospirosis in dogs: What are the symptoms and is blood work needed?

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Someone at vets office said he should not have to do this blood work for Lepro. What are the symptoms. Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 1 year old | 40 lbs

Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH · Accepted Answer

I have attached a handout on Leptospirosis below. https://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=573 Dogs with Lepto are generally very sick since it can affect the liver and kidneys, but sometimes we just see abnormalities on the bloodwork that make us worry about it and test for it. We normally vaccinate dogs that are at risk for the disease. If that doesn't answer your question, please post another question with more information about Oscar's situation, but I hope that was helpful and gives you the information you needed. Thanks for using PetCoach.

Leptospirosis in dogs: What are the symptoms and is blood work needed?

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