A Serious Threat: Leptospirosis in Dogs

LeptospirosisIf we told you that there was a disease that could cause kidney and liver failure in your family dog, and that could be found anywhere in the environment that wildlife frequented, wouldn’t you want to know more? Now what if we told you that it could also affect your human family?

Unfortunately, this disease is not a made-up plot in a dystopian narrative. It is a relatively common disease known as Leptopsirosis, or ‘lepto’.

Thankfully, leptospirosis in dogs is able to be prevented in many situations through vaccination. True Care Veterinary Hospital wants its pet owners to be aware of this disease and the importance of prevention.

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A Sharper Image: Veterinary Digital Imaging

Veterinarian Reviews Digital Xrays of Canine Teeth Close UpBack in the day, getting diagnostic imaging of your pet’s body used to be a lot more difficult. The equipment was clunky and difficult to use.  The process took a lot of time, and often the results were less than optimal.

Today, thanks to modern technology and a better knowledge base, veterinary digital imaging is more accessible and informative than ever before.

Learn how veterinary digital imaging at True Care Veterinary Hospital helps our pet patients.

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