Paramus, N.J. – Rat-borne disease kills dogs in New Jersey – Health officials in New Jersey are warning pet owners about a deadly disease that is passed through rats.  Veterinarians in the state say they have seen a rise in the number of dogs who have contracted leptospirosis this year. The disease — known in some parts of the world as mud fever or swamp fever — is a bacterial infection that is transmitted through rat urine. Health officials say dogs may be exposed to the infection after lapping up puddle water.

CBS New York reports shouted out ‘Rat-borne disease kills dogs in New Jersey!’. At least three dogs died, and two others were sickened, by the disease in northern New Jersey.

The Blue Pearl Veterinary Hospital in Paramus has recently treated five dogs; three of them died. It was too late for antibiotics and the animals suffered organ failure, WCBS 880 reported.

The infection can also be hazardous for humans if they come into contact with rat urine. A Bronx man died from leptospirosis in February and two others became ill. But the New Jersey Health Department says there are currently no known human cases of leptospirosis in the state.

Rat-borne diseases kill dogs in New Jersey? What can we learn from this study?

Rat-borne diseases: Rat control in Britain

How do rats get into your property?

Once the temperature drops and cold night are upon us. Rats will try to find many ways to gain access into your property. Our local pest control team are specialists in finding these pest hot spots.

• Defects in drains can be an issue. Rats can chew through drains and newly fitted flexible toilet soil pipes. Rats incisor teeth can exert a pressure of 7,000psi and can produce up to six bites per second
• Broken air bricks are also a popular entry point for rats. This will provide them with full access underneath your property’s void. Once under the void, rats will find many locations to gain access into your home.
• Rats can easily climb through drainage pipes. Moreover, rats will use the drainpipes as a guide to help them move through your property. There claws are sharp and very effective for climbing up the wall. Once they reach the top they have full access under your tiles or can chew through soffits.
• Neighbouring properties can also have an effect on rats entering your Property in Liverpool. They can move freely between lofts or cavity walls. Our pest control service will provide you with a full site survey and no obligation quotation that will address these concerns.

Rat-borne diseases. What types of rats live in the UK?

Norway Rats

The Norway rat is thought to have originated in south eastern Siberia and Northern China. Recorded in Britain as early as the 18th century, they were Introduced from ships in Russia and Norway but never originated from Norway despite the title The Norway rat has adapted to urban environments Norway rats live in well-developed burrow system’s. Burrows will have multiple points of entries and exits. And interconnected chambers

Ship Rats

The ship rat or black rat (Rattus rattus)  is said to have originated in Southeast Asia. In London and York, rat remains had been discovered inside Roman deposits. The Black rat, may have arrived in Britain as early as 2000 years ago via trading routes.

The ship rats populations can increase exponentially if the conditions are right. They can also adapt to a wide range of habitats including residential buildings, warehouses and other settlements. Rats also favour agricultural areas. Rats access wall cavities and roof spaces because they are excellent climbers. Nests are constructed from shredded waste material.

Pestcontrol.me.uk. A local pest control service

‘Rat-borne disease kills dogs in New Jersey’. Your local Liverpool Pest Control Service team will provide you with a full site survey. In addition we will identify the level of pest activity around your property. All our Pest Control treatments are safe for you and your family.