Leptospirosis spike killing dogs in flood-ravaged northern Queensland

Article summary:

Flood-hit North Queensland is experiencing a spike in potentially deadly leptospirosis cases in dogs with several dying in recent days. Cases typically increase during the wet season when the disease spreads through contaminated water and soil but vets are reporting unusually high numbers of sick dogs. Dog owners are urged to vaccinate their pets and look out for symptoms. 

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