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Bay Area veterinarians report spike in deadly, contagious disease affecting dogs

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Health departments across California are sounding the alarm about a highly contagious bacterial disease that can be deadly in dogs if not treated. And in rare cases, it can spread to humans. It's called leptospirosis -- and it's actively spreading right now in the Bay Area and parts of the state, including Los Angeles. 7 On Your Side's Stephanie Sierra's dog, Bubba, contracted the disease and fought it for weeks.

Public health

fromPsychology Today

2 months ago

Vaccine Hesitancy Now Affects Dogs, Putting Humans at Risk

Rising vaccine hesitancy among dog owners, despite no evidence of canine autism, threatens pet and human health by reducing essential pet vaccinations.

Pets

fromwww.independent.co.uk

6 months ago

Ozempic for dogs' may be the next big thing in pet health

Weight-loss drugs for dogs are being developed amid the obesity epidemic, with significant market potential projected at $10 billion.

Pets

fromwww.theguardian.com

6 months ago

Puppy fat jabs: are our pets next in line for weight-loss drugs?

Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy may soon be adapted for dogs to help combat obesity.

NYC startup

fromNew York Post

8 months ago

Exclusive | New home test can detect cancer - thanks to adorable puppies who sniff it out at lab

SpotItEarly combines trained dogs and AI to create an innovative at-home cancer screening test.