Squirt's Mom
03-30-2017, 08:52 AM
From Monica Segal's K9Kitchen Facebook group -
"Salmon Poisoning in Dogs (Raw NE Pacific Salmonoid Fish)
Monica Segal·Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Salmon Poisoning in Dogs
The fluke Nanophyetus salmincola is host to a rickettsia (a microorganism)
called Neorickettsia helminthoeca that can cause a disease commonly known as
salmon poisoning disease (SPD). The organism develops in snails (Oxytrema
plicifer), infect and develop into cysts in fish, are ingested by dogs where
they infect the intestinal tract. The dogs excrete eggs in their stool, the
organism reenters the water, infects snails and the cycle begins again.
SNAIL ==> FISH ===> DOG ===> SNAIL
This microorganism is found in salmon, steelhead, trout, Pacific giant
salamanders and fresh water fish found in and around the Pacific Ocean from
Northern California to Seattle. The geographical limitations are likely caused
by the limited habitats of infected snails.
The onset of symptoms is usually sudden, usually 5-7 days after ingestion
but can be delayed up to a month. Symptoms last for 7-10 days and can be fatal
in a majority (up to 90%)of untreated dogs. The dog's temperature can peak
suddenly and then return to normal or even below normal. There can be severe
and bloody diarrhea, dehydration, severe weight loss and complete loss of
appetite. Symptoms can look like parvo or distemper. Diagnosis is made by
finding fluke eggs in the stool.
Death is generally caused by the toll the symptoms take on the dog's body.
These include electrolyte imbalance, anemia and dehydration. Treatments
include hydration and nutrition, blood transfusions as well as antibiotics and
related medications prescribed by a veterinarian. Dogs that have been infected
and recovered can develop an immunity."
"Salmon Poisoning in Dogs (Raw NE Pacific Salmonoid Fish)
Monica Segal·Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Salmon Poisoning in Dogs
The fluke Nanophyetus salmincola is host to a rickettsia (a microorganism)
called Neorickettsia helminthoeca that can cause a disease commonly known as
salmon poisoning disease (SPD). The organism develops in snails (Oxytrema
plicifer), infect and develop into cysts in fish, are ingested by dogs where
they infect the intestinal tract. The dogs excrete eggs in their stool, the
organism reenters the water, infects snails and the cycle begins again.
SNAIL ==> FISH ===> DOG ===> SNAIL
This microorganism is found in salmon, steelhead, trout, Pacific giant
salamanders and fresh water fish found in and around the Pacific Ocean from
Northern California to Seattle. The geographical limitations are likely caused
by the limited habitats of infected snails.
The onset of symptoms is usually sudden, usually 5-7 days after ingestion
but can be delayed up to a month. Symptoms last for 7-10 days and can be fatal
in a majority (up to 90%)of untreated dogs. The dog's temperature can peak
suddenly and then return to normal or even below normal. There can be severe
and bloody diarrhea, dehydration, severe weight loss and complete loss of
appetite. Symptoms can look like parvo or distemper. Diagnosis is made by
finding fluke eggs in the stool.
Death is generally caused by the toll the symptoms take on the dog's body.
These include electrolyte imbalance, anemia and dehydration. Treatments
include hydration and nutrition, blood transfusions as well as antibiotics and
related medications prescribed by a veterinarian. Dogs that have been infected
and recovered can develop an immunity."