[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Puppy death

From: "Rachel Anderson" <gsdk9rat@xxxxxxxx>
To: <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2007 12:59:57 -0400
This is offered because the only change mentioned by puppy owner was 
chopped, raw meat.

http://www.rivma.org/Botulism.doc

Botulism is caused by botulinum toxin, a potent neurotoxin produced by 
Clostridium botulinum and a few strains of C. baratii and C. butyricum. 
Clostridium botulinum is an anaerobic, Gram-positive, spore-forming rod. 
Preformed toxins in a variety of sources, including decaying vegetable 
matter (grass, hay, grain, spoiled silage) and carcasses can cause botulism 
in animals. Carnivores, including mink and commercially raised foxes, 
usually ingest the toxins in contaminated meat such as chopped raw meat or 
fish.


Clinical Signs
Botulism is characterized by progressive motor paralysis. Typical clinical 
signs may include muscle paralysis, difficulty chewing and swallowing, 
visual disturbances and generalized weakness. Death usually results from 
paralysis of the respiratory or cardiac muscles.
Botulism can result from the ingestion of preformed toxin or the growth of 
C. botulinum in anaerobic tissues. Seven types of botulinum toxin, 
designated A through G, have been identified. Types A, B, E and F cause 
illness in humans. Type C is the most common cause of botulism in animals. 
Type D is sometimes seen in cattle and dogs, and type B can occur in horses.


 Species Affected

Many species of mammals and birds, as well as some fish, can be affected by 
botulism. Clinical disease is seen most often in wildfowl, poultry, mink, 
cattle, sheep, horses and some species of fish. Dogs, cats and pigs are 
resistant; botulism is seen occasionally in dogs and pigs but has not been 
reported from cats.



Incubation Period
The incubation period can be 2 hours to 2 weeks; in most cases, the symptoms 
appear after 12 to 24 hours. Mink are often found dead within 24 hours of 
ingesting the toxin.





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