Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Botulism causing weakness in two urban dogs over 3 days
By Uriarte, Ane et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2010·Unité, France·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Botulism in 2 urban dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Two dogs from the same owner were brought to the vet because they were getting weaker and having trouble moving for 2 to 3 days. Tests showed that their nerves weren't working properly, which helped the vet diagnose them with botulism, a serious condition caused by a toxin. Treatment details weren't specified, but early diagnosis is crucial for recovery. If you notice your dog becoming weak or having trouble with movement, it's important to seek veterinary care right away.
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Abstract
Two dogs from the same owner were referred for ascending weakness and paresis of 2 to 3 days duration. Electromyography and electroneurography determined that there were normal F-waves, decreased compound action potential, and decreased activity on repetitive nerve stimulation. These findings were valuable in diagnosing botulism in the dogs.
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