WARNING *with disclaimer* about leptospirosis death in East Dallas

• 03-16-2008 5:53 PM

  badrap Joined on 10-08-2006 maine, but living in dallas Posts 2,252 Points 115

  WARNING *with disclaimer* about leptospirosis death in East Dallas Reply Contact My neighbor has a dog who *allegedly* died of leptospirosis this past weekend. I say allegedly because I know NOTHING of the dog's history (vaccinations, etc) and I was not privy to specific vet information regarding the dog's death.  I do not know how his vet reached that conclusion.  I only know that he told me (and all our other dog handling neighbors) about it.  He was very good about knocking on every single door in the neighborhood which he knew to have dogs in the home. I know there is a heavy vaccination debate on this forum.  I also know that lepto is a relatively unlikely cause of death in domestic dogs. I just thought I would put it out there for anyone in East Dallas. Hopefully I can update with confirmation or denial fairly soon.

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• 03-16-2008 6:00 PM

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  Pwca Joined on 09-10-2006 Dallas, Texas Posts 1,312 Points 305	Re: WARNING *with disclaimer* about leptospirosis death in East Dallas Reply Contact PLEASE post with any more info as soon as you can- we walk in Lakewood every day, go to Mockingbird park, etc.
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• 03-16-2008 8:30 PM

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  ron2 Joined on 09-10-2007 far north central Texas Posts 9,538 Points 500

  Re: WARNING *with disclaimer* about leptospirosis death in East Dallas Reply Contact OT - The Lakewood area is very pretty with lots of history. One of my longest running frends lived there most of his life and his parents are still there. As for vacc's, I have no problem updating my dog's vacc's. There might be risk associated with the stuff but there is, imo, a greater risk attached by not updating. I rely on my vet's advice. We have 3 year rabies and yearly on parvo, adeno, parainfluenza and a few others.   The way you treat your dog in this life determines your place in heaven. - chukchi proverb

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• 03-17-2008 11:44 AM

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  badrap Joined on 10-08-2006 maine, but living in dallas Posts 2,252 Points 115

  Re: WARNING *with disclaimer* about leptospirosis death in East Dallas Reply Contact Asking around and trying to contact the guy, although I'm also trying to be sensitive to the fact that he just lost his dog... As I understand it, the only place the dog ever walked was Exall Park (bordered by Live Oak and Bryan St in the 3500 block) and occasionally his girlfriend's house, but I don't know that location. I understande Lepto is fairly area specific and I'm not sure Lakewood is close enough.

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• 03-17-2008 1:23 PM

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  Maxs Mom Joined on 09-26-2006 Livonia, MI Posts 1,509 Points 100

  Re: WARNING *with disclaimer* about leptospirosis death in East Dallas Reply Contact  Last year our vet recommended a Lepto vaccine for our dogs. He said normally he did not feel it was necessary but there were cases in our area so he thought it might be wise. He cautioned us that dogs can have a reaction from this vaccine, mine did not. I don't know if any of the cases died, but he did say it can make the dogs pretty sick. I hope all in the TX area are fine. Perhaps it was something else. What are they symptoms of Lepto?   Ann & Art Maxine CGC, UADNJIII, DDNJ-r (11 yr old Golden) Belle NJP, NAJ, OJP, CGC, UAGI, UADSJ, UADJJ (5 Black Lab) Teddi UADJJ, UJJ, CGC (1 1/2 yr old Golden) Pete 14 yr old TB

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• 03-17-2008 11:57 PM

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  janet_rose Joined on 09-10-2007 DFW area, Texas Posts 3,618 Points 330

  Re: WARNING *with disclaimer* about leptospirosis death in East Dallas Reply Contact Maxs Mom: What are they symptoms of Lepto? Different strains can produce different symptoms - see the article below: Leptospirosis http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1556&articleid=454 The problems with getting a Lepto vaccine are the high rate of reactions the danger to small dogs and puppies under 12-weeks finding a vaccine against the strains currently in your area (There are 8 strains or serovars that effect dogs, but no vaccine that protects against more than 4.) only offers about 6 to 8 months of protection, so dog should be vaccinated twice a year for full protection vaccination against one strain does not protect against the other strains Treatment consists of antibiotics, fluid replacement, and controlling the vomiting and the problems associated with the corresponding kidney or liver infections. Penicillin, or one of its derivatives is the antibiotic of choice for treating the initial infection. After the initial infection is controlled, doxycycline is often used to cure and prevent a potential long-term carrier state.  Because of the lack of cross protection between strains, the high incidence of reactions, and the need for frequent vaccination, many veterinarians have begun to recommend leptospiral vaccinations only for those dogs at higher risk.

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• 03-18-2008 12:07 AM

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  janet_rose Joined on 09-10-2007 DFW area, Texas Posts 3,618 Points 330	Re: WARNING *with disclaimer* about leptospirosis death in East Dallas Reply Contact badrap: Hopefully I can update with confirmation or denial fairly soon. One very important piece of information is the strain or serovar.  That would help to narrow down the species of possible carriers.
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• 03-20-2008 11:02 PM

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  thedoc617 Joined on 09-10-2007 DFW- Texas Posts 624 Points 45

  Re: WARNING *with disclaimer* about leptospirosis death in East Dallas Reply Contact This morning I got a possible diagnosis.  Louie may have Leptospirosis. Its the only vaccination he did not get, (because of the possibility of  reactions) and his breeder said he was playing in stagnant water a few weeks ago. She lives out near Terrell. (about 45 minutes away from Dallas)    The vet took a urinalysis and said there are some bacteria that look like it could be lepto sloughing off. The incredible scruffy puppy, LUCKY! Louie Zarek- October 2007-April 2008 Daisy Sky- December 2002- January 2008. Candy Marie- December 1991-November 2003 Waiting patiently at the bridge.

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