Disease alert: Leptospirosis, a potentially fatal dog disease found near ACT (Queanbeyan)

A very serious infection of dogs, Leptospirosis, has been detected across NSW with detections on the Central Coast, Central and Northern beaches areas of Sydney, NSW South Coast and more recently near the ACT region (Queanbeyan). The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) wishes to alert its members to the outbreak of leptospirosis for dogs living or visiting these areas.

Leptospirosis has recently been detected in the ACT region with one dog dying this week. Unfortunately, the dog was unable to be saved, because despite appropriate treatment, it is often too late to reverse the severe damage the disease causes.  

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