The thing is, this disease can't really affect dogs with a good immune system. The same applies to humans. This is why even in my country cases like this are so rare. The chances of a bug "kissing" you and excreting on the wound caused by its bite are so slim that most of the time the only ones that get affected, be it humans or dogs, are those that live in pretty poor conditions. This is why strays and homeless people are the number one victims of this disease, and if anything is of great importance for both healthy humans and animals to never ever approach poop of any kind, since the ones that get this disease can transmit it that way.
If you have a sick puppy, or you yourself are dealing with a condition that weakens your immune system, then it is of utmost importance to make sure that these bugs don't find your home as an attractive area to look for food. |