The Most Common Disease That Affects Dogs and Their Owners That You Have Never Heard Of
My aim as a veterinarian is to keep you, animals and the world we share healthy and thriving. The novel corona virus pandemic has brought into sharp focus the delicate balance of keeping zoonotic diseases controlled. Zoonotic diseases are those that are shared by people and animals. And one of the most common worldwide zoonotic diseases is one that you probably never heard of. ‘Stay-cations’ are likely going to be the norm for most Americans this summer. Getting outside with your dog, playing in streams and other waterways is the perfect way to cool off and get some exercise. It is also the perfect way to be exposed to a vaccine preventable, potentially fatal disease, leptospirosis. My guest is Dr. Emilio DeBess.
BIO:
Emilio DeBess received his DVM and a Master’s in Public Heath degree from the University of California at Davis. He is the current State Public Health Veterinarian for the State of Oregon. His emphasizes is in infectious and zoonotic diseases and a One Health approach to public health . He is very interested and has published about leptospirosis in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. He practices clinical medicine on the weekends and is the current President of the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC).