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Ash Cant

Wet conditions put dogs at risk of deadly bacterial disease

Vets are warning dog owners about leptospirosis. Photo: Getty

Dogs in flood-hit areas are at risk of contracting a deadly bacterial disease, vets warn.

Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that has a predilection for water, Australian Veterinary Association president Bronwyn Orr told The New Daily.

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