Possible Lepto...test or go ahead and treat it?

[Yvonne N]

Over the past severl weeks Astro has had severe bouts of what we call the poopy flu.  Found nothing in initial exam, fecal test and Cocc test.  Treated him as if he picked up something in daycare.  He was doing great until he ended his meds and then it came back strong.  Put him back on the meds for a longer course and then one week into he starts up again and also presents with vomitting.  Off to the vet we go.  After major blood work checking Kidneys, Liver, Pancrease, Electrolights, etc....and xrays....and $$$ everything checks out glowingly.  Also did fecals again.  Presenting intestines full of gas and tenderness but nothing wrong with his labs.  Next to test would be Lepto and Addison's.  Nothing in his labs suggest Addison's be he shows some symptoms as he does for Lepto and yes we have had wildlife in the yard recently.  After a day of being poked and prodded I agree with the vet to go ahead and treat for Lepto...four weeks of meds and no dog contact vs doing the test.  Is that silly to do?  The vet kept blood in case I changed my mind overnight to run the test. 

[F, Calla & Luca]

Don't think so, none that I've seen anyway. I was thinking of doing some of the shots myself so I looked into it. You can do all but rabies. But unless you're near a supplier, the shipping cost are very steep. And I did not find lepto in single dose form so buying it cost ore than going to the vet.

[Yvonne N]

No Lepto for Astro....vet just called with results. Seven strains checked. All negative.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

That's great news. How is he doing?