“Spring cleaning supplies can be a concern if pets are exposed,” Dr. Schmid says. “Items such as toilet bowl cleaners, oven ...

A brown water advisory is in effect for Hilo Bay and along the Hāmākua Coast to the northern-most point of the Big Island because of runoff associated with recent heavy rains along the island’s ...

A Brown Water Advisory was issued today for Hilo Bay and along the Hamakua Coast. The state Department of Health advises beach users to stay out of water when it appears brown or murky, especially ...

The Leptospira bacterium that causes leptospirosis spreads through the urine of infected livestock, pets, rodents and wild animals. The bacteria can persist for several weeks to months in ...

Officials say Leptospirosis, according to the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA), is “a disease caused by Leptospira bacteria that can affect both animals and humans. In fact ...

Galton, M. M., Menges, R. W., Shotts, jun., E. B., Nahmias, A. J., and Heath, C. W., Public Health Service Publication No. 951, 1962 (U.S. Department of Health ...

Leptospira bacteria are shed in urine of infected dogs (and other animals) so it’s important to take precautions if your dog is diagnosed with leptospirosis (or suspected of having it).