What you need to know about leishmaniasis
Canine leishmaniasis is a fatal parasitic disease that is widespread in the Mediterranean basin (Portugal, Spain, southern France, Italy, Greece).
It is transmitted by a type of mosquito known as the phlebotomus. Once a dog is infected, leishmaniasis multiplies in white blood cells and can then nestle in any organ: skin, joints, kidneys and liver.
This leads to a wide range of symptoms: skin problems, nosebleeds, kidney failure...
Treatments exist, but they are long and costly. Often, they can only slow down the disease or alleviate the symptoms.
It is therefore essential to prevent this disease by protecting your pet from sandfly bites. Various methods are available: collars, pipettes and repellents based on essential oils.
Karen, Elodie, Enéa and Kelly are available at reception to guide you, as not all antiparasitic products protect against these insects.
It's important for you and your pet to know that a vaccine does exist: it only requires a single injection, to be repeated every year. It does not replace protection against mosquitoes.
The combination of repellent and vaccine ensures the best possible protection.