The Basics
T/F: Lepto is a virus shed in the urine of wildlife.
False
When did Lepto become part of the core vaccine recommendations for AAHA?
2024
Leptospirosis positive dogs were ______X more likely to have visited a dog day care.
7.7X
What dogs are at risk for contracting Leptospirosis?
ALL dogs!
How many serovars (strains) of lepto does the Vanguard lepto vaccine cover?
4 (the four prevalent in the United States)
The name of the bacteria that causes leptospirosis is _________.
Leptospira
How early can you vaccinate using the Vanguard L4 vaccine?
On label for 6 weeks of age
What animal(s) is the highest reported reservoir for spreading Lepto?
Rat
T/F: Leptospirosis is zoonotic (transmissible to humans)?
True
What portion of a lepto vaccine can increase the incidence of reaction?
Bovine Serum Albumin
What is the best way to help prevent lepto?
VACCINATION
T/F: Prevention of Lepto with vaccination is easier than treatment
TRUE (and often less than 1% of the cost of treatment)
What is the number one represented breed of dogs that tested positive for Lepto?
Yorkie
Dogs can only become infected with Lepto if they drink from contaminated water sources
No- even coming into contact with infected urine on moist/wet grass and sidewalks can cause exposure and infection.
T/F: Our clinic vaccinates for Lepto as a core vaccine?
Hopefully, TRUE!
Name 3 symptoms commonly observed when a dog is positive for Lepto?
Fever, lethargy, inappetence, vomiting, renal failure, multi-system organ failure
Leptospirosis positive dogs were _____X more likely to have been boarded.
2.9X
Less than ____% of dogs in the US are vaccinated for Lepto.
30%
T/F: Rural, large breed dogs are most at-risk for contracting Leptospirosis.
False
How many times is the Zoetis Vanguard vaccine filtered to remove excess solvents?
5X diafiltration
On average, how much can it cost to treat a positive, symptomatic Lepto case?
$8,000-$12,000
T/F: There is a point of care rapid test to test for Leptospirosis?
TRUE - Witness Lepto
How can Leptospira bacteria enter the bloodstream?
T/F: Dogs can shed lepto in their urine and appear healthy/not display any symptoms.
True - Some dogs infected with leptospirosis may not exhibit any signs of illness, yet they can still carry and shed the bacteria in their urine.
What are the 4 serovars covered in a common canine vaccine?
L. Gryppotyphosa, Canicola, Pomona, Icterohemmoraghiae