Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Three dogs with type C botulism from poultry toxin exposure
By Tjalsma, E J·Published in Tijdschrift voor diergeneeskunde·1990·Dierenkliniek Emmeloord.·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: [3 cases of Clostridium botulinum type C intoxication in the dog].
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Plain-English summary
Three dogs were brought in showing signs of weakness and difficulty moving, which are symptoms of a serious condition called lower motor neurone disease. They were diagnosed with type C botulism, likely caused by eating contaminated food, particularly from poultry droppings. Tests confirmed the presence of the botulinum toxin in their blood, and the bacteria were still found in their feces even two weeks after they got sick. Treatment details weren't specified, but prompt veterinary care is crucial for recovery from this serious condition.
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Abstract
Three cases of dogs showing symptoms of acute lower motor neurone disease are reported, in which a diagnosis of type C botulism was established. In one of the dogs, botulism was believed to be due to type C toxin-containing carcases in poultry droppings; in the other two, causative relationship with poultry was extremely suggestive. The toxin was shown to be present in the serum on days one and three. Clostridium botulinum was still present in cultures of the faeces within sixteen days after onset of the symptoms.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2349549/