December is Leptospirosis Awareness Month
What is Leptospirosis?
It is an infectious bacterial disease that is seen in rodents, dogs and other mammals that can be transmitted to humans.
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Refusal to eat
- Jaundice
- Weakness, severe muscle pain
- Stiffness
- Control rodent populations
- Do NOT handle or come in contact with urine, blood or tissues of an infected pet
- Minimize contact with water, mud and vegetation that might be contaminated with the urine of infected animals
- Most importantly, your dog should be vaccinated every 6 months
Please call our office for more questions.
It is an infectious bacterial disease that is seen in rodents, dogs and other mammals that can be transmitted to humans.
Signs of Leptospirosis are...
- Fever- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Refusal to eat
- Jaundice
- Weakness, severe muscle pain
- Stiffness
How can you prevent Lepto?
- ALWAYS wash your hands- Control rodent populations
- Do NOT handle or come in contact with urine, blood or tissues of an infected pet
- Minimize contact with water, mud and vegetation that might be contaminated with the urine of infected animals
- Most importantly, your dog should be vaccinated every 6 months
Please call our office for more questions.
Contact Us
819 Laukapu St. Hilo, HI 96720
Call and Schedule an Appointment
808-935-7387
808-935-4532
receptionist.avc@gmail.com
Monday through Friday:
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
We will have some available Saturdays during the month. Contact our office for available Saturday dates
Sunday: Closed
If you are needing emergency services, please contact our
Office at (808) 935-7387 during office hours or
Emergency phone at (808) 430-1339 via text or call outside of business hours.
We cannot guarantee service as we only have one doctor-on-call, but she will get back to you if she is available. We thank you for your continued patronage as we continue to provide compassionate pet care for the Hilo community.
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