Reportable Diseases & Disease Updates

Leptospirosis

Leptospirosis is a flu-like illness caused by a bacteria. Cattle, horses, pigs, sheep and goats are all at risk for contracting Leptospirosis. When it comes to pets, dogs are more susceptible to the germ than cats.  There are vaccines available.  People can catch Leptospirosis from animals and need to take special precautions with a sick dog.