Leptospirosis Outbreak in Dogs: Should you vaccinate?

In parts of North America there have been outbreaks of this relatively rare infectious bacterial disease in dogs called Leptospirosis. The bacteria can cause serious kidney damage in affected dogs. Dr Jones shows you what you need to know about preventing, and treating your dog for this disease. Should you vaccinate for Leptospirosis? Do you need to be worried?
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[@claravanderzouwen5640]

Grateful for your videos. When my dog was a 3 month puppy, the vet wanted him to get this vax, just in case! No way would I do that! No varmints or standing water near us. I no longer go to that vet. We desperately need more holistic vets as yourself❤

[@suebennett9347]

Agree....they are pushers of vacs but you have to stand your ground not only for your fur babies but for yourselves as well.

[@dreamgaits]

I have lepto vaccine PTSD after watching multiple puppies and dogs die right before my eyes on the table at the vet where I worked as a surgical tech within seconds of getting this shot. Some were revived with epinephrine but many were not. My dogs run in the woods daily wading through puddles and standing water and have for 30+ years and they have never had, nor will they ever get a lepto vaccine.

[@nmc1859]

Healthy diet and happy life are best ways to prevent disease imo. Also common sense cleanliness ❤

[@jeffhays1968]

fraud comment from a random anti vax crank----- "multiple puppies and dogs die right before my eyes on the table at the vet " Calling BS on that.

[@hoihoipoipoi]

my aussie nearly died in my arms from this fkn vaccine. I'll never give it to another dog I own ever again. Imagine the trauma of your 12wk old puppy gasping for breath and have a full blown anaphylactic shock 8 hours after this damn shot. That was me. Treating this disease is LESS HARMFUL than the vaccine and with only a 30% chance of the shot actually protecting against the numerous strains of lepto, it simple is NOT worth it. doxycycline is a 5$ RX. A dead puppy from a lepto vaccine has no price.

[@CompleteK9Canada]

Absolutely the truth! I have seen it also. Same as parvo infections after 1st vaccinations and other issues over the past 30 yrs of being aware

[@PC-ru3pw]

This absolutely breaks my heart! I believe it. As a groomer my second commission is to educate my clients as best I can about what I've learned. Very Sad!

[@user-pj1rl1pj6b]

Dear Doc. You are awesome! Please ignore nasty comments from close-minded people. Had dogs all my life. Last one was raised, fed , vaccinated all accordingly to "science ". Died of a cancer of the lining of a stomach at only 8 ( medium bread). Was it " Blue Buffalo " food that was heavily promoted as the healthy choice, or annual multi shoots and all the tick meds? Done with "science ". Don't stop what you doing. Best wishes to you and yours.

[@user-vf1fw3sz1h]

My adopted pup got the vaccine and developed a large lump. I took her back to the vet and he said it was at the injection site and it meant “it was working”. Thankfully after a light therapy treatment the lump went down. After I researched it, I was appalled at how many complications there are with that one vaccine 😢

[@kjohnsonshelton0923]

Thank you for addressing this. Over many years, I was conditioned to get every vaccine to protect my dogs because if I didnt, then I was neglecting my fur babies. Knowledge is power.

[@rcar9115]

It would be so awesome if you had the desire and time to start your own school for new veterinarians. This would usher in a whole new breed of doctors. It would be a mammoth undertaking, though.

[@Yoyo-vl2zx]

Don't let the mammoth part get in the way. It's such a shame that vets just pump medicines into dogs instead of testing..

[@MOAB-UT]

Not how it works. That industry is locked down tight. They sell meds. That is why is no longer licensed. Maybe Holistic is what you mean. He probably makes more off of YTube.

[@sunshine_pnw]

They won't let it happen 😢

[@rcar9115]

We need to get back to it being more of a "we" than a "they" thing. Otherwise, we should just roll over and die. @@MOAB-UT

[@TNcatlover33]

I had my Baby borded at the vets office for about a month. We had to do work on our house. She went down one day after being fine all the rest of the time. She was vaccinated for lepto but they treated her for it while they waited on the results. She died in a day. They said it came back positive for lepto from a raccoon. I still say it was bs. If she got it, she got it there .

[@michelestellar7725]

The vaccine is now combined with the 7 way shots now. I did NOT want my dogs vaccinated for this, but the vet actually vaccinated in a 'booster shot' for this vaccine alone, despite the fact I left the dog for a teeth cleaning , no extractions permitted and nothing else, specifically no booster. I had read that depending on the vaccine it was possible to cause it to shed the disease organism. Sure enough about exactly a week later I started to get sick. I was very sick for a while until I fixed it myself...no, not saying how. I cannot find a decent vet any more. There is some kind of organized for maximum profit vet group out there. They all belong around here, the old country vets seems they were hounded by the vets in the 'organized group' until they just surrendered their licenses like you. THE NEW VETS ALL SUCK. Luckily I know a few things my old retired vet taught me over the years. I trust you and your advice it is a lot like his with the minimalist approach, not the maximum profit ideaology.

[@PoM-MoM]

Sorry for your loss thats so sad. A raccoon? Well if it was on THEIR property at the Vet where they walk the animals, isn't that THEIR issue, their fault? IDK, its a tough one but Perhaps a Small claims court for care costs etc if they dared to charge you for ANYTHING after the fact. Best wishes.

[@PoM-MoM]

​@@michelestellar7725 my vet would separate vaccines at my request. Instead of "booster shots" . It was more expensive fee to separate them but to me its worth it and if there's a reaction then I know the EXACT cause so easier for treatment and to know to never use that vaccine ever again

[@PoM-MoM]

​@@maried777 Agree. Just like us humans don't like hanging out for extended stays at hospitals, surrounded by the sick and extended others that come to visit. A doggy daycare that keeps overnight and only if we MUST.

[@TakeTheRide]

I am so sorry to hear this. I would never put my dog in the vet to keep. I hope you will never do that again. Please adopt from a rescue shelter. Your dog would be proud of you for continuing the Love. I know this hurts deeply.

[@marlenatempelers8414]

My frenchie was diagnosed autoimmune disease after a vaccination shot, I almost lost her 😢. Another shot will definitely kill her at this point. Once I was afraid of those diseases, but right now I am more afraid of the vaccines that they're trying to give my dogs. We are now living a healthy lifestyle, good food (species appropriate) with lots of antioxidants, Omega 3, leafy greens, etc. Thank you for all this information! Your KZbin channel has taught me so much

[@calgram]

How I wish this video was available six months ago, and I so appreciate all the good advice you offer. I took my 120lb Akita to the vet for a nail trim (I'm a senior and it's too much for me anymore). I walked out after what amounted to a strong sales pitch, with an expensive bill for two vaccines, one of which was for lepto. I'd never heard of it before and the traveling vet who was seeing patients that day went into great detail about the dangers and proliferance of it in wildlife in our neck of the woods. She made it sound like he could get it just walking our daily neighborhood walks. My dog got very sick: for two days he wouldn't eat, drank little, could hardly get him to get up to go outside for a potty break. He gradually became more himself over the next week, but I immediately called the vet and cancelled the second dose he was supposed to get a month later. Never again.

[@mariadesantis51938]

I have a wonderful vet who doesn’t believe in over vaccinating our dog but lepto he definitely recommends so I do it. However, people should know that there is a higher risk for an allergic reaction so my vet gives him Benadryl mixed with it for precaution. By the way Dr Jones I just noticed you’re almost at a million subscribers that’s amazing and so deserved! Thank you for all your information!

[@hoihoipoipoi]

it's an extremely high chance of allergic reaction. my aussie nearly died from this vaccine and people need to be educated on the risks of it. it's actually far LESS dangerous to get the bacteria and cure it with common antibiotic than risk your dog literally dying some hours after this shot. also unlike most vaccines this one doesnt present symptoms immediately. they will present hours later, often late at night leaving you to scramble for an ER vet.

[@MOAB-UT]

That is overvaccinating honestly.

[@ShannaM1]

​@@MOAB-UT💯

[@karengordon2413]

Benadryl is nearly as bad as the shot

[@talesfromtheleashexpatdogl1426]

​@@karengordon2413if you've got a dog with allergies they need to be taking something for the histamine response because certain breeds are more likely to develop cancer specifically MCT's and antihistamines can possibly help prevent cancer developing

[@marytee3963]

Years ago the vet recommended the lepto vaccine for my 5 month old puppy. We left the vet office around 5 pm. He cried all night and in the morning I discovered he had hives all over his abdomen and swelling around his eyes. I called the vet and said he obviously had a reaction to the vaccine. The vet did not want to admit the vaccine was the cause for hives, but did have me bring him in and he was given a shot of benadryl.

[@RepentfollowJesus]

Over the counter, it's 1 mg per pound of body weight for the pink benadryl. Blue won't work.

[@hoihoipoipoi]

it has to be specifically benadryl allergy aka pure diphenhydramine. if there are any other components mixed in, it's NOT dog safe. it's also better to break the tablet in half or crush and mix in food for the absolute fastest ingestion possible. @@RepentfollowJesus

[@crackerjack010101]

@@hoihoipoipoiwhile this is true, have you ever tasted powdered Benadryl? I have. The likelihood of getting a dog to taste then continue eating that are very poor.

[@cathleen1717]

It's amazing that we made it into the doctor age with all of these so-called deadly things going on something's not adding up.

[@teresaoftheandes6279]

You are the only vet I know that I would trust.

[@lisanash6487]

They’re spraying this stuff from the sky! I’m fully convinced.

[@Brianna.007]

I think so too!! I’m sick of them poisoning our animals

[@Harkart59]

Thank you for this warehouse of information. This has probably saved many dog's lives.

[@hoihoipoipoi]

yeah, from the leptospirosis vaccine. not from the bacteria itself.

[@carolinemurphy3087]

Thank you so much for staying up to date on all the viruses, bacteria infections & diseases. We ALL appreciate it!!!🐕🐕🐕

[@Wolfnotsheep1]

Disease disease disease. When do you guys ever stop this is sickening. My dogs have the best vaccine in the world it's called 'immune system' Mostly raw food, homemade dog food with all kinds of Vegetables Seasalt Seaweed Garlic chick pea . Keep feeding the canned food to Your dogs and then you'll be surprised of the diseased outcome. My dog's on excellent Shape. No health issues. They are over ten years old the average person would think they five. Beautiful coat. Also, you guys do not be surprised if your dog have health issues a developed them after getting spayed and neutered. Why not giving the female's a hysterectomy and let them keep their ovaries. Why do you guys think they put on weight after the procedures. Over the years why would that not be contributed to other health issues? I mean, even as of vet. A little bit of common sense can go a long ways . Responsible dog ownership would be the right thing to do instead of neutering in spaying Just cutting away oregons that have crucial functions in the body. And then wanna be surprised when they get sick over the years😂.

[@ingebird3380]

You have been a blessing to me and my dogs. Thank you for always giving us honest answers and opinions.

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Any time! ❤️

[@user-rs8cn4kn3q]

He's very good he saved my dog

[@activistgranny2.066]

My dog got it after drinking from a puddle. Also watch out for them licking the water/dew off the grass especially if you have wildlife around. It cost me a small fortune but he recovered.

[@9StaroftheSouth9]

My Irish Wolfhounds both got the lepto-vaccine in the summer, after our vet advised us to get it because of where we live (quite secluded, lots of forests and wildlife) two days after the vaccination one of my dogs got his first seizure. He never had any health issues before. He was now diagnosed with epilepsy, after having had 3 more seizures which where terrifying for him and for us. Our dog is on cbd oil and doing well! We opted out for seizure medication for now and we’ll see how he is doing in the long run. I so regret the decision to get my dogs vaccinated! 😢 We watch dr. Jones channel from Belgium.

[@LynnerdSkinnerd97]

My vet brought this up to me at our last visit this summer for our outdoor dogs. I've been so scared and wondering what to do, but after watching you I realize we don't have a high risk. Thank you, for explaining this so well!

[@tobyfriend5589]

Why do u have outdoor dogs.

[@Mimijona]

Interesting. In my country Latvia it is one of the complex vaccines that dogs get yearly. But then again - it is a very moist country with a lot of stagnant bodies of water, so thank you for pointing out the details of this disease.

[@MashaT22]

In NYC, it’s pretty common for vets to recommend it. There are tons of wild raccoons, rats, and standing water everywhere. The soil is likely contaminated, especially after it rains and snows. My vet recommends it yearly, especially with my having a service dog. He’s never had an issue after getting it. While I wish we didn’t need to use it, it makes sense for our situation. My boy sometimes ends up with minor scrapes from scratching an itch and playing. You just never know if your dog may end up with an open wound. They also sniff everything and occasionally like to briefly lick things as one of their ways of understanding their world. The vet we use is really not generally pushy about stuff nor does their practice attempt to upsell everything (quite the opposite), so when he said he really felt it was necessary, I followed his advice. Thankfully, my boy has been healthy and has had no side effects.

[@justd4377]

I adopted a dog from a shelter and was told she was fully vaccinated and spayed. One week later she was in heat and I took her to be spayed. A couple of months late I took her to get vaccinated since I no longer trusted what the shelter told me. That evening she was extremely lethargic so I called the vet the next day. They told me it was probably caused by the Lepto vacinne, so I have avoided it ever since. She is 16 years old now and really showing her age, but she never got lepto.

[@le_th_]

Sending you and Tula a huge internet hug, Dr. Jones! We appreciate you sharing your knowledge and wisdom so much~ Happy Holidays to you and your family~

[@sabinemagpie]

My 16 month old Jackshund just had this vaccine and it's booster. She's had zero complications or reactions. I'm in north central Florida and on the edge of woods and my cameras show a plethora of wildlife in my backyard drinking from feral cat water bowls, her baby pool, and birdbaths. Every situation is different.

[@crazylady61]

Thanks doc...we have 2 dogs...our 12 yr old had his puppy jabs and 2x annual boosters before the understood about over vaccination, so he's never had another shot of any kind since. Out 9 yr old has never had any vaccinations at all even as a puppy! Neither dog has ever needed to go to a vet through ill health, neither has any food allergies (they're raw fed) and both are unbelievably fit for their ages.

[@mkgillett]

How do we work around states that mandate the rabies v?

[@veel.4246]

​@@mkgillettMy state requires it and there isn't anyone checking the many dogs and cats that don't have it.

[@karenrhoads1598]

​@@mkgillettpay to have a rabies titer done...I had one done on my 17 yr old pup..

[@lisanash6487]

Could this be coming from previous vaccines dogs were given? People who took the e Cshots are having all kinds of breakouts of sickness. I think people need to wake up to what they’re trying to do to us and our beloved pets.

[@DS-nv8bi]

years ago dogs did not have these issues

[@clarezajac3276]

I love your videos you've taught me so much how to care for my animals and when it's time to really go to vet. Both my animals are smart healthy and shiny and I attribute a little bit of that to you!! I love the new intro

[@dabzprincess92]

Thank you for what you do because these vets are insane right now.

[@bea1365]

I had an interesting discussion with my vet about this. She was automatically going to jab my dog for this without consent when I went in for something else. She wasn't happy looking at her face when I gave her data and research to back up why I wasn't vaccinating my dog. As I also said to her, he doesn’t drink out of muddy puddles etc, we always carry fresh water with us for both our dogs and they've both got a great "leave it" cue. So if I think either of them are going to drink out of standing water I can move them away from it and offer them fresh water.

[@billyyank5807]

4:03 as my dog has gotten older,i noticed that giving her multiple vaccines at once was a bit much. So I've spread out her vaccines a bit and she responds much better now. It just made her sleepy and a little sore. Now that they are spaced out,no problems.

[@Dee-cg4hy]

Thank you for your time and keeping us updated Dr. Jones.

[@GSDsforever]

Are these mRNA vaccines now? Could you please do a video on what is happening with veterinary vaccines these days...are they all going to be mRNA-type vaccines in the future? Also, are dogs being around cattle and their water sources a higher risk also? Love your videos. You're the best!

[@melodyhart1331]

I think all this is coming from our metro water supplies and the chemtrails, our pets are on the WEF hit list too !

[@sylviaferrara5296]

Love ALL your content Dr.Jones.You are Awesome.Merry Christmas to you and the whole Family. Thank you for ALL you do.❤️💚🥰

[@valerieescabi6104]

Thank you, Dr. Jones💖🙏🏻

[@organicintelligence3137]

Infinite ♾ gratitude 🙏🏻🕊

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Thanks ❤️

[@lesliejohnson1560]

I had a female Maltese, Gidget, who developed IMHA (Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia) from a rabies vax. She was older at the time (8 or 9). After a year, the vet managed to pull her out of it and she lived another several years. It was so scary and she never had another shot. I had a letter from the vet so I could get her groomed without even a bordatella. Before this, she’s had the Lyme vax and leptospirosis. After the IMHA episode, the vet recommended no leptospirosis for my two cocker spaniels who are prone to issues from vaxes. I do worry about it because we live in the woods but our yard is fenced so the risk of lepto under these circumstances is low. I miss my Gidgie. ♥️

[@katiejon17]

After 2020 and seeing how eager the pharmaceutical industry and “healthcare” industry was to make a profit at any risk to people... I simply don’t trust any of them. And until recently, I was an RN.

[@cindihammett4440]

Thank you for the update and for all you do for our fur babies. God bless and stay safe.

[@JforFreedom]

You are the best ever for us and our babies barns you lots of love and blessings. It’s scary to even go to the vet for fear of spreading diseases

[@gabrielito60ify]

My left ear enjoyed this video.

[@nellieolguin-davis1519]

You are such an incredible blessing for me sharing all of this wealth of information you need to charge youtube for your services😊you are awesome thank you!and God Bless you!!!and all your fur babies!!!❤❤❤❤

[@VeterinarySecrets]

You are so welcome❤️

[@xg3069]

Everything you say I trust! So much knowledge and so much common sense thanks for sharing. I feel the same way with a book I regularly consult, The Forever Dog.

[@kristy004]

This is what i had emailed you about asking if you could look at my dogs treatment records to see if it indeed looked like he had lepto before he passed. They did the iv treatment, they even had to do blood transfusions on him. It all started because he threw up and i took him in to be looked at. Im a veteran with severe ptsd and he was my service animal, best friend, my saviour, and my world. The vet didnt have the lepto test on hand so it was never confirmed. I just want to have a second opinion on if it is what truly took him from me. Its killing me not knowing. I feel like ive failed my battle buddy. My ptsd attacks have increased without him and the world feels very dark and alone. I respect and trust your opinion and truly wish you would reconsider and just look at his records so i can find closure in this.

[@MeadowDay]

I’m so sorry your suffering in your grief.

[@user-mf3xs3mh6u]

Dr Jones, your videos are all excellent. I am grateful to you for your serious, wise consideration on all topics. Thank you.

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Glad you like them!

[@sofializzy4519]

You're amazing. Thank you so much for educating us. ❤

[@victoriagrove3250]

Thank you SO MUCH for your honesty!! ❤❤

[@VeterinarySecrets]

You're welcome! 😊

[@sharonmaguire7459]

Thank you for really caring about the long term effects of vaccines, and commercial dog food..

[@akik8253]

We love you DrJones❤️ Thank you for all that you share🐶😻🤗🙏🇦🇺

[@virginiaprice9770]

Lepto came to our area so the Vet gave my 10 pound Maltese the vaccine. The side of her face started to swell, she became lethargic, the swelling and paralysis set on the side where she was swollen. I called the vet and I got the voice mail. She. never called back. I sat with her for 8 hours watching to make sure the swelling didn't spread. I was so worried about her breathing. She slowly recovered. 2 days later the vet called and took our information to give to the company. I was then told,"yes, we are seeing some very concerning side effects with that vaccine." WAS I MAD! I no longer use that vet. I wish I had seen your video first. Thank you for giving us the truth. You have our trust and respect!

[@christiangrl45]

I started making distilled water every day. I never did this before, but it seems very clean. I bought the vevor brand, it is easy to use. Thank you for your info. You are a wise man.

[@RepentfollowJesus]

It has no minerals nor electrolytes in it. Get regular bottles water.

[@lauriemclean1131]

I also want to urge caution about using distilled water if you use it every day. You need the minerals that are lost by distilling.

[@christiangrl45]

I use Dr. Jones ultimate formula, and electrolyte drops too. Thank you for letting me know, though. I always appreciate health info.

[@Island_Me]

After the vet scared me talking about lepto in our area, I let her give my shar-pei the shot. The next morning, I woke up to find her with a thick discharge of puss oozing out of her nose. She kept licking her nose to clean it, and I cleaned it the best I could also, but it kept coming out all day, a lot, and she didn't look good at all. I called the vet and they said it was a reaction to the shot and noted in her chart that she's allergic to it and to never give it to her again. Thankfully, she was back to normal after a few days. Never again, for any of my dogs!

[@MashaT22]

In NYC, it’s pretty common for vets to recommend it. There are tons of wild raccoons, rats, and standing water everywhere. The soil is likely contaminated, especially after it rains and snows. My vet recommends it yearly, especially with my having a service dog. He’s never had an issue after getting it. While I wish we didn’t need to use it, it makes sense for our situation. My boy sometimes ends up with minor scrapes from scratching an itch and playing. You just never know if your dog may end up with an open wound. They also sniff everything and occasionally like to briefly lick things as one of their ways of understanding their world. The vet we use is really not generally pushy about stuff nor does their practice attempt to upsell everything (quite the opposite), so when he said he really felt it was necessary, I followed his advice. Thankfully, my boy has been healthy and has had no side effects.

[@judeli9237]

Thank you so much for this informative video. We had lepto scares this summer and we were told all water are high risks. And it’s fortune to treat the disease requiring kidney dialysis, yet outcome is mostly devastating. Half a dozen dogs were killed within days and it was really scary. All info was about getting them vaccinated, don’t drink or let them in any water… no one talked about simple doxycycline treatment could work. Feeling a lot better now that you give us valuable advice because my dog loves water ❤

[@MeadowDay]

What state is this?

[@judeli9237]

@@MeadowDay sorry I should have stated that we are from Hong Kong, notoriously hot and with rat problem 🥲

[@jaa4742]

I live in the woods with lots of wild animals around. Any time it rains he drinks rainwater outside. I opted for the vaccine past 2 years because of the high risk, still unsure

[@countrygirl4422]

I had to put my Chihuahua to sleep he was about 17 year's old. We don't know because we rescued him the vet estimated by his teeth and other issues. He became very ill and they said he was in kidney failure he went downhill very quickly. We did everything we could he was so little he stopped eating, drinking and couldn't even walk. I had to give him water with a syringe he never improved. It was absolutely heartbreaking. 😭

[@The.Oracle.]

He was 17, sorry for your loss, he was almost 90 in dog years. He was loved and had a great life I’m sure but it may have been his time.

[@bidenhater9436]

This Doc is so amazing! Love this Vet! Wow🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@dorisselden1865]

My 5 year old Bearded Collie died after contracting leptospirosis. She had been vaccinated for lepto but contracted a different strain. She was at the vet ICU for 6 days with antibiotics and IV fluids before passing. We were devasted.

[@VeterinarySecrets]

I'm deeply sorry for your loss. 🙏

[@anynimus1617]

I had a dog die of Lepto. My seven year old labrador. My first dog. Let me tell you about a dog dying from lepto. It was a slow death. It took her three weeks to die. Every time we touched her we had to dunk our hands into a bucket of disinfectant. Clean up her puke or her excrement or urine? Dunk. Pet her? dunk. Wash her water bowl? dunk, wash her bedding, dunk. Imagine what all of our hands looked like after submerging to the elbows in a water/dettol solution for several weeks. Raw is an understatement. But lepto is a zoonotic disease and can easily spready to human beings. Any of you every watch your dog die for 3 weeks? Watch as their kidney and liver function goes down a notch every single day?! Finally, on the last day she lay by a window, her special wait for Papa window, waiting for her Papa to come home. She was his special girl. She adored him above all others. He had driven to the city with a friend in a last ditch effort to get medicine for her. Going to the city from our jungle village was an all day affair back then. There was no internet. There were no cellphones, heck we had only gotten a landline phone the previous year. He left in the AM and returned around 7 PM. She was so weak she couldn't hold her head up, so I stacked towels under her head so she could look for her Papa, waiting for him to come home. I called off work to be by her side. Papa finally came home. I carried her to the verandah, and as he walked from the motorcycle to wards she house, she wagged her tail a little and then she began convulsing in my lap, screaming in pain, voiding her bowels in extremis and then she died. It was a pretty agonizing minute where she contorted in what must have been a terrible heart attack. We were warned not to get another pet for at least a year as the infection may still be in the yard where she peed. This was a different country where vets won't euthanize, so we didn't even have that option. But if you're thinking about whether or not to vaccinate, I thought you should hear this story as well. Rest in Peace Momo. You and Papa are together at last.

[@pamelawoodall5891]

Why the h*ll did you let that poor animal suffer !!!!

[@teresaadams825]

So sorry

[@anynimus1617]

@@pamelawoodall5891 Did you not read the whole post? this was in a country where vets will not euthanize.

[@anynimus1617]

One additional thing, if you get lepto, better line up a liver donor.

[@honymm]

😢😢😢

[@user-gz9ph4dl1b]

Lepto vaccine caused my dogs kidney failure. I will never give that vaccine to any dog. its heartbreaking!

[@victoriabaker4400]

Thank you Doc Jones for this excellent info and wise counsel. In.our case, we do not have the risk factors. It's so great to be able to make an inforned decision.

[@musicjunkieaddict6600]

Thanks doc for keeping us informed of what’s happening with our fur babies

[@auggiedoggiesmommy1734]

My last Golden died of kidney failure and this was the first thing my vet tested for.

[@STORMIESHERO]

Can a dog get leptospirosis by licking grass where an infected animal urinated or drinking from standing water?

[@carolynjustis9423]

Thank you for all your holistic products for our fur babies. You have made a difference in my Oreo baby. 😊

[@rcar9115]

Excellent video, Doctor. Thank you for the heads up!

[@lolamartin6342]

Le preguntare a mi vet. Thank you!

[@DiligentProsperous]

Thank you for all your great information. Merry Christmas Dr. Jones! ❤️

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Same to you!

[@lindabeeston7408]

Thank you very much. It’s always a worry as to whether to vaccinate or not.

[@nmc1859]

Cognitive dissonance and nativity

[@PoM-MoM]

Shared water and food bowls? JUST NO! Think of it this way. Do you (human) share a glass of water or a plate of food with a total stranger? Of course not! Take your pet collapsible bowl and bottle of water with you, for your pet.

[@sweetheartcarebear5534]

Thank you, Doctor!

[@RickGrimes007]

Thank God my kids have a great secure yard huge yard so chances are low no standing water we In drought..

[@freeandhappy]

I give my dogs none. none ever.

[@TerryCheever]

Thanks Doc, for dispelling the fear and your advice to manage the risks rather than possibly hurt my dogs with the vaccine.

[@The.Oracle.]

My cats and dogs get rabies vaccinations. They live in the house. Too many vaccinations recommended for my wallet. My 5 rescue cats and 2 rescue dogs are tested when I bring them into my home. I can’t afford my healthcare so I spend a minimum on rescues. They will live longer than they will in a kill shelter.

[@engelneen1686]

thank you so much for this information.

[@avag1424]

TKI by Genestra…for kidney failure….is a “human” product….just sharing, as this saved 2 of my dogs, on separate occasions over last 20 years, and anecdotally also a human who was due for kidney transplant surgery that his son was going to be donor to. Thank you Dr. Jones for all you do with your vids to share alternative remedies! Have watched so many of your vids, but can’t be sure if you ever talked about, or if you know about this remedy? So, again just sharing as this could be a life saver for someone ❤

[@pj3956]

I have spent over 1500in the last 5 months. The veterinarian says they don’t know what her issues are . I live in the woods and have cats dogs rodents and have many other wild animals in my area’s. They found coccidia and fungus’s in her ears now she has kidney issues she is 11years old. And the vets say they don’t know anything about her issues.so what to do they treat one ear the other gets infected. I keep going back and they never are on top of anything. I call and ask about follow ups they say no so it’s a different story each time with an office visit. Very frustrating and sad. It seems to be about Money period. I am 74 And need medical care for myself but refuse to neglect her. Got any suggestions ? Love you & your show and the absolute truth . I left the medical field for the same reasons you left your practice. Much love blessings health and happiness to you and yours. Praise God Thank you

[@jeffhays1968]

What he fails to mention is the high number of infections that are fatal in only days. His other advice is OK but Lepto is almost everywhere now.

[@andreathemisses1422]

Says who?

[@jeffhays1968]

@@andreathemisses1422 says who WHAT ? That lepto is an emerging pathogen and is in most of the country ? Well, ah, every vet in the country as all have seen the rise of lepto

[@happycoyotestruthsaboutpea1706]

Unrelated question, I will search too ... But im getting dogs fixed and rabies shot seems to be mandatory. What can I give them to help protect / detox from it.

[@JbunnyC]

They are mandatory if you take your dog in public where I live. Ugh!

[@djr4283]

On Dogs Naturally they used to have drops you could give them after your dogs get a vaccine to pull out any heavy metals but this was several yrs ago ,not sure if they still have or if it works

[@happycoyotestruthsaboutpea1706]

@@user-ro3bz7rj2y because I have several dogs and don't want to accidentally breed. I have kept them apart well but my girls also get aggressive and it's just better to not have raging hormones in a pack! Also I had borzoi years ago, 2 girls, didn't fix, and they both got pyometra as seniors, emergency surgery.

[@whiteeagle8140]

Spirulina is a natural detoxer. Half a teaspoon a day for a medium sized dog, so for a big dog a teaspoon a day, for a small dog a quarter teaspoon a day.

[@whatnow8362]

My poor dog had a terrible reaction to the lepto vaccine. I will never give it to him again.

[@hellosunshine9915]

We live on a farm . We take our dogs on long walks in the field . They always stop and smell places that I’m sure a wild animal peed . Can they get it from a smelling like that ?

[@nmc1859]

Thank you for another great video ❤️🙏

[@Mari-te4cc]

Very informative, thank you🙏

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Glad it was helpful!😊

[@nobiedupree5916]

My dog had this last summer. The meds I had to treat her with I couldn't handle the without gloves. She was drinking tons of water. Peeing everywhere. She's doing better now.

[@Cocora22]

My vet retired and I really miss him. the new vets just can't recommend enough vaccines for my 13 plus year old dog. I told him last visit, just the required 3 year rabies vaccine PERIOD!!!!

[@briacollier14]

A couple months ago my local vet said my dog was due for Lepto and Bordatella. I requested a Titer test instead and they said they don’t do Titer testing but talked me into getting the Lepto. I wasn’t going to originally and my dog always does his business and wants to come right back inside and never drinks still water (not that we have any). Nervous, I allowed them to give him the Lepto and since then he has had red itchy skin on his genital area. He also started scooting his but on the carpet which he never did before hand. I wish I could go back and never said yes. Now I have to rebuild his immune system.

[@cdd2308]

One of my dogs developed itchy skin after a series of vaccines. Poor girl, took me a year to get things under control. No more shots for her. Look into Immune Sure by Pet Wellbeing, this helped my girl by reducing the itching. She scratches occasionally but not like she was. Good luck.

[@mikep490]

Thank you for the updates.

[@CompleteK9Canada]

I stopped injecting my dogs in 1996 as a long time breeder who actively took part in shows and dog events. Since I stopped using them I never had parvo, kennel cough or any other infectious diseases. When I used the injections I had dealt with a few outbreaks in my kennel. Many of my long time breeder friends had the same experiences as me. Always ask questions when people have sick dogs and when people have old very healthy dogs. You will see the proof for yourself

[@leannajagta7083]

Hello. Do you vaccinate for rabies?

[@CompleteK9Canada]

@@leannajagta7083 no

[@MeadowDay]

You cannot board them or show them without shots. So all the pups you produce are sold without vaccines?

[@dianelaliberte1878]

THANK YOU 🐕

[@ohmightywez]

It is all over our suburban area Santa Clarita. We have been avoiding the groomer and vets, and trying to limit contact with standing water.

[@angiedelgado1513]

Thanks Doctor for this information 🙏🏼❤️

[@VeterinarySecrets]

My pleasure❤️

[@TwiceRider]

Thank you for this information.

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Glad it was helpful!

[@PatriciaG.5050]

Hmm, my dogs are always drinking and swimming in the ponds on our land.

[@nancyk3615]

What type of antibiotic would be effective for that?

[@jeffhays1968]

doxycycline

[@wildheart3793]

I wonder if they are consuming it through commercial food ?

[@jeanstout4035]

😢 i lost 2 GSPs to this ugh last spring. New place with pond next door. Yes, many raccoons/wildlife. Hard way to learn. Thsnk You Dear Heart for getting this very important info out.

[@Justmeandjesus19]

Thank you for this info im getting worried about my dog buddy he will just randomly choke or gag and I don’t know why I gave him some green tea and it’s helped a little bit