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Leptospirosis in dogs is most often spread through what?

The urine of an infected animal.

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  1. The urine of an infected animal ✔
  2. Dry kibble
  3. Cold, still air

Why: Dogs can pick up the lepto bacteria from infected urine or from water, soil or bedding it has contaminated. A vaccine is available.

Huh, didn't know that: AVMA says lepto bacteria can survive for weeks to months in urine-soaked soil.

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Answer: The urine of an infected animal. Dogs can pick up the lepto bacteria from infected urine or from water, soil or bedding it has contaminated. A vaccine is available.

  1. AVMA, Leptospirosis in dogs www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/leptospirosis
    Leptospirosis is most often spread through the urine of an infected animal.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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