Leptospirosis -- Canada
Nova Scotia's Chief Medical Health Officer is taking steps to make sure pet owners don't contract an illness that's been striking dogs in the Halifax area.
Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that affects the liver or kidneys. It can be fatal for animals if it progresses, and the signs can be difficult to spot. The highly contagious infection can also be passed on to humans.
Dr. Tricia Horsman says there are currently dogs sick with the infection who are being cared for at the Metro
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