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.
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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
Effective immediately, Monday thru Friday, the doctors will not be available for any after-hours emergencies at the clinic until further notice. The doctors will be available for consultation/advice only up until 9pm. On Saturdays, 12noon till 8pm, and on Sundays, from 8am to 8pm, the doctors will be available for after-hours emergencies at the clinic. If the doctors are not available to answer your call, please leave a message and the doctor will return the call.
We may not have a doctor available for on call after hours emergency. If you do not receive a call from a doctor, let us know and we will reimburse you.
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