Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dogs in Finland having stomach and behavior problems after eating
By Nokireki, Tiina et al.·Published in Acta veterinaria Scandinavica·2016·Finnish Food Safety Authority Evira·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Adverse reactions from consumption of oral rabies vaccine baits in dogs in Finland.
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Plain-English summary
A few dogs in Finland have experienced mild stomach issues and behavioral changes after eating baits meant for wildlife that contain an oral rabies vaccine. Symptoms included vomiting, loss of appetite, constipation, diarrhea, restlessness, and lack of energy. Fortunately, these reactions were temporary and not life-threatening. Overall, the benefits of using these vaccine baits to control rabies in wildlife far outweigh the risks for dogs.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Oral rabies vaccination of wildlife has effectively reduced the incidence of rabies in wildlife and has led to the elimination of rabies in large areas of Europe. The safety of oral rabies vaccines has been assessed in both target (red fox and raccoon dog) and several non-target species. CASE PRESENTATION: Since 2011, the competent authority in Finland has received a few reports of dogs experiencing adverse reactions that have been assumed to be caused by the consumption of baits containing oral rabies vaccine. The dogs usually exhibited gastrointestinal symptoms (vomiting, inappetence, constipation or diarrhoea) or behavioral symptoms (restlessness, listlessness and unwillingness to continue hunting). CONCLUSIONS: Nevertheless, these adverse reactions are transient and non-life threatening. Even though the adverse reactions are unpleasant to individual dogs and their owners, the benefits of oral rabies vaccination clearly outweigh the risks.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27633386/