Salmon Poisoning in Dogs"Salmon poisoning in dogs is from the ingestion of certain kinds of raw fish that contain parasites that are toxic to dogs. If you suspect that are dog might have eaten fish, contact your veterinarian immediately since this condition can cause death." Salmon poisoning can be fatal. It occurs when a dog eats certain types of raw fish such as uncooked salmon or trout. Salmon and other types of fish that swim upstream to breed can be infected with a parasite called Nanophyetus salmincola. The parasite is harmless but many are infected with an organism called Neorickettsia helminthoeca that is the cause of the poisoning. If you suspect that your dog was wandering near a stream or lake with wild fish, or if they ate garbage that may contain fish, tell your veterinarian. The disease is most common west of the Cascade mountain range of the Pacific Northwest. Treatment is effective using a combination of a dewormer and antibiotics. Generally clinical signs appear within six days of a dog eating an infected fish with death occurring in 14 days. Only 10% of dogs survive if left untreated. Symptoms of Salmon Poisoning in DogsSigns of canine salmon poisoning occur within six days of eating infected fish. Symptoms are severe and include: * vomiting Diagnosis of Salmon PoisoningYour veterinarian will diagnose salmon poisoning by taking a stool sample or a they can use a needle to extract liquid from a lymph node. If the parasite’s eggs are detected or even suspected, given the risk of this illness, treatment will start.Treatment of Canine Salmon Poisioning DiseaseTreatment includes an anti-biotic and a dewormer to help with the parasite. If your dog is hydrated then intravenous fluid will be needed. Once treatment has started there should be an improvement within 2 days.Dietary Supplements After TreatmentTo help boost the immune system and aide the liver remove toxins, ask your veterinarian about providing your dog with an herbal supplement make for this purpose. PetAlive makes a supplement expressly for this purpose.SourceHoggan, SarahWashington State University From Salmon Poisoning in Dogs to the Dog Poison Guide Dog Health Guide Home
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