Treatment of canine leptospirosis

Jan 29,2024
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Treatment methods for canine leptospirosis:

1. The first choice is to use penicillin and streptomycin together, intramuscular injection, the dosage is streptomycin 45-60 mg/ Kilogram of body weight, penicillin 80,000-160,000 units/kg of body weight, twice a day, continuous treatment for 3-5 days.

2. When symptoms of uremia occur, 5% glucose solution can be infused intravenously and furosemide 2-4 mg/kg body weight can be injected intramuscularly, twice a day.

3. Do a good job in environmental sanitation, rodent repelling and rodent eradication in dog-raising areas.

Precautions during the treatment of canine leptospirosis:

1. Do not have direct contact with the dog’s urine before the dog’s antibiotic medication cycle is completed. .

2. Be sure to wash your hands thoroughly after coming into contact with your dog’s mattress, food, or food bowl.

3. Wear gloves and use the disinfectant recommended by your veterinarian to clean areas contaminated by dog ​​urine, both indoors and outdoors.

4. Before the dog’s antibiotic medication cycle is over, the dog should try to avoid contact with pregnant women and people with low immune systems.

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