txlab12
April 18th, 2006, 05:02 PM
I'm in need of a little info....A close friend's 9 year old lab/boxer mix was taken to the vet yesterday, and they began treating her for Lepto. Her liver levels were extremely high and her kidneys were suffering as well. She is still at the vet's office
receiving IV fluids and antibiotics, and she may be there another day or two. She was vaccinated about 6 weeks ago, so they are guessing that this is a strain not covered in the vaccine.
So....I'd love to hear from anyone else who has had experience with Lepto (fortunately, I have never had to deal with it). A few of my specific questions:
Was there any long term liver or kidney damage after recovery? This little girl already had liver levels that were a little high at her last vet exam. What is the appropriate amount of time to keep my Labs away from her? We typically let them play
together in her yard every weekend! I've read that they can still shed serovars their urine for up to 3 months after recovering from the infection??
I also know that it can be transmitted to humans....how concerned should we be? Before we knew it was Lepto, we cleaned up some of her urine when she first became sick in the house. Of course, we were cautious to wash up after, but now that we know it is Lepto...we are a little nervous!
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
receiving IV fluids and antibiotics, and she may be there another day or two. She was vaccinated about 6 weeks ago, so they are guessing that this is a strain not covered in the vaccine.
So....I'd love to hear from anyone else who has had experience with Lepto (fortunately, I have never had to deal with it). A few of my specific questions:
Was there any long term liver or kidney damage after recovery? This little girl already had liver levels that were a little high at her last vet exam. What is the appropriate amount of time to keep my Labs away from her? We typically let them play
together in her yard every weekend! I've read that they can still shed serovars their urine for up to 3 months after recovering from the infection??
I also know that it can be transmitted to humans....how concerned should we be? Before we knew it was Lepto, we cleaned up some of her urine when she first became sick in the house. Of course, we were cautious to wash up after, but now that we know it is Lepto...we are a little nervous!
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!