Dogs do at times spread bacterial infections to humans, normally via licks on open wounds or via contact with the feces or urine of infected animals. Previous cases include Wisconsin local Greg ...

they may take your dog outside for a quick walk to catch some urine themselves if you didn't bring a sample. A urinalysis will be performed with the urine to look for signs of infection or ...

According to the Merck Veterinary Manual, both animal-to-human and animal-to-animal transmission of the bacteria can happen ...