[kjc]

My MIL's dog, Bear, is in the hospital tonight being tested for Leptosporosis.

I saw a rat at the end of my yard in December, and decided then to keep my dogs in the house, except for leash walks which include being carried out of the yard. The rats seem to be targeting the trash cans, and one neighbor put out Rat Poison (without telling us). I haven't seen one for a while, but was told they just moved locations. My SS saw one tonight while moving the cans to the road for pick-up.

Bear started vomiting yesterday, became lethargic and refused food and water. He was in the habit of going outside and licking rain puddles off the grandkids' tricycles' seats. I don't know how long he has been doing this.
He vomited again this morning, so MIL decided to have him seen by the vet. Xrays revealed nothing, bloodwork showed increased WBCs. The vet started him on antibiotics and decided to test him for Lepto, and wanted to keep him overnight. Waiting on results. Bear may come home tomorrow morning.

I'm worried too about my dogs and cats getting this, and the gkids and my MIL too. We're in separate households, but I am still very nervous.

Prayers appreciated.