Can Leprosy Affect Dogs And Cats?

Can Leprosy Affect Dogs And Cats? Are dogs and cats ever infected by leprosy? While uncommon, leprosy has been reported in both dogs and cats (1,2). Affected animals develop nodules in and under the skin associated with acid-fast bacteria in the cells (3). Can leprosy infect animals? Mycobacterium leprae is the primary causative agent of