Dog Owners Warned of Tick-Born Disease in UK
Confirmed cases of babesiosis in the UK has medical professionals fearing quick spread, and people are urged to protect their dogs.
Confirmed cases of babesiosis in the UK has medical professionals fearing quick spread, and people are urged to protect their dogs.
“Other than being completely terrified and unsure of a kind human hand, Rudy was grateful and nothing but a lovebug from the minute we rescued him.”
“Bentley is doing great! Turns out he likes butt rubs,” Dallas spokeswoman Sana Syed tweeted.
People and dogs may contract the disease by coming into contact with contaminated soil, water, urine, blood, and other body fluids. Leptospirosis can enter through the mouth, nose, eyes, and skin.
Symptoms can include lethargy, abdominal pain, lack of appetite, and most notably, vomiting and bloody diarrhea. Dogs displaying these symptoms should be rushed to a vet, especially if someone they’ve been in close contact with is also ill.