The leptospirosis

The disease is spread by rats, which infect dogs through their urine.

Two periods of the year are conducive to the development of this disease: spring and autumn. Hunting dogs are particularly at risk.

The disease is characterized by high fever, depression, hemorrhagic gastroenteritis and, in some cases, jaundice.

A vaccine is available to protect dogs. This vaccination must be renewed every year.

For particularly exposed animals (e.g. dogs hunting on river banks), it may be advisable to vaccinate every 6 months.