Boston Veterinary Care is warning pet owners that there have been multiple confirmed cases of Leptospirosis in dogs throughout the city.
Leptospirosis is a bacteria that can infect humans and pets and can be life threatening. The bacteria is spread through the urine of infected animals, and infects humans and animals through contact with contaminated urine, water or soil.
The clinic said in Boston, the bacteria is usually spread through rodents in places like city parks and fountains.
Symptoms include fever, increased drinking and urination, vomiting, diarrhea and weakness.
Boston Veterinary Care is urging dog owners to contact their veterinarians to discuss the Leptospirosis vaccine.