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A veterinarian injects 5 in 1 vaccine into the back of an uneasy Lhasa Apso puppy at a local clinic.
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Vets Urge Precaution & Vaccination After Leptospirosis Outbreak In New York

In New York, a concerning outbreak of leptospirosis has prompted local veterinarians to urge caution to pet parents everywhere, with one heartbroken family offering their story.

Leptospirosis, or lepto for short, is a contagious bacterial infection. When contracted by a dog, it attacks their liver, kidneys, and eyes, as stated in a 7ABC Buffalo report.

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