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I was looking for information on leptospoiroisis and came across some interesting info: Humans can contract leptospirosis and any potentially infected animal should be handled very carefully to avoid human exposure.(Leptospirosis in Dogs) I did not not this. For those of you that do not know how it is contracted I found this out for myself since I didn't know either: Leptospirosis is transmitted between animals through contact with infected urine; venereal and placental transfer; bite wounds; or the ingestion of infected tissue. Crowding, as found in a kennel, can increase the spread of infection. Indirect transmission occurs through exposure of susceptible animals to contaminated water sources, food, or even bedding. Stagnant or slow moving water provides a suitable habitat for Leptospira. As a result, disease outbreaks often increase during periods of flooding. In dry areas infections are more common around water sources.(Leptospirosis in Dogs)

Just sharing what I found out. ~Joanne~