Scary diseases your dog can get from water

Leptospirosis

Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that can be spread through contaminated water. It is one of the most serious waterborne diseases that can affect dogs.

Giardia

Giardia is a parasite that can be found in contaminated water. It is a common waterborne disease in dogs, but it is usually not serious.

Campylobacteriosis

Campylobacteriosis is a bacterial infection that can be spread through contaminated water.

Salmonellosis

Salmonellosis is a bacterial infection that can be spread through contaminated water. It is a common waterborne disease in dogs, and it can be serious in some cases.

Toxoplasmosis

Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic infection that can be spread through contaminated water. It is a serious disease in dogs, especially puppies.

Keep your dog out

The best way to protect your dog from waterborne diseases is to keep them out of contaminated water.

Vaccinate your dog

There are vaccines available to protect dogs from some waterborne diseases, such as Leptospirosis and Giardia.

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