Rare infection kills four dogs - vaccination encouraged in the Illawarra

Rare infection kills four dogs - vaccination encouraged in the Illawarra

Vets are urging pet owners to make sure their four-legged friends are up to date with their vaccinations. Photo: gilaxia. The rare infection leptospirosis has killed four dogs in NSW, triggering calls for owners to vaccinate their pets. The four cases, not thought to be connected, occurred in the Illawarra, Far South Coast, Newcastle, and Port Stephens. Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that often spreads through stagnant water. It is a very …