In response to Leanne W (Excuse me).... Everything I've read says the leptospirosis vaccine for dogs is risky. They were probably right to not recommend it unless your dog was at high risk. \r
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"How Can I Prevent My Pets From Catching Leptospirosis?\r
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Limiting your pet?s access to contaminated water is the best way to avoid leptospirosis. Feeding pets and wild critters outside your home attracts rodents and possible wildlife-carriers and should be avoided.\r
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Vaccination:\r
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Your other option is to have your pet vaccinated. The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) considers leptospirosis vaccine a ?non-core? vaccine for dogs. That is, they do not recommend pets receive it unless there is a good chance they will be exposed to leptospirosis. The main reason for this is that veterinarians see more vaccination reactions following the administration of vaccines containing leptospirosis than any other vaccines. These reactions range from the minor inconveniences of pain at
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