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Deadly dog disease on the rise in Colorado

Posted at 8:54 AM, Oct 17, 2019
and last updated 2019-10-17 11:54:22-04

A deadly dog disease known as leptospirosis may be on the rise.

A Colorado family says their dog was playing outside when he started walking strangely. A few days later, he had to be put down.

A veterinarian determined the dog was suffering from leptospirosis.

One of the early signs is drinking a lot of water. The disease can be passed from dogs to humans.

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