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Halloween Safety
The countdown to Halloween has officially begun and people across the country are already planning their costumes and buying decorations for parties. This holiday has appeal for both humans and pets, but it is important to be diligent about Halloween safety to ensure that everyone can enjoy it without issue.
Be Smart About Your Decorations
Since Halloween decorations often go up well before the end of the month, it is very important to avoid materials that could be hazardous to your pets.
A Serious Threat: Leptospirosis in Dogs
If 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.