The dog's little body was shutting down due to Leptospirosis a disease commonly found in stagnant waters that is passed on through the urine of infected wildlife.
Dr. Fraser Davidson, the Society of B.C. Veterinarians’ board president, says Canadian veterinarians have been experiencing extreme burnout and worsening mental health due to staff shortages, an increase in pet ownership and the round-the-clock stress of the job.