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Type C botulism in young dogs.

B R Farrow, W G Murrell, M L Revington

    Australian Veterinary Journal
    |December 1, 1983
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    A puppy developed botulism after eating a rotting duck carcass. Clostridium botulinum type C was identified, highlighting environmental contamination risks.

    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Neurology
    • Toxicology
    • Microbiology

    Background:

    • Botulism is a rare but serious paralytic illness caused by toxins produced by Clostridium botulinum bacteria.
    • Ingestion of contaminated food sources is a primary route of botulism transmission in animals.

    Observation:

    • A 6-month-old Australian cattle dog pup presented with diffuse lower motor neurone paralysis.
    • The onset of paralysis occurred 4 days after the pup consumed a rotting duck carcass.
    • Two other dogs ingesting smaller amounts of the same carcass showed less severe symptoms.

    Findings:

    • Clostridium botulinum type C was isolated from the affected dog's feces.
    • Clostridium botulinum type C toxin was detected in the dog's feces and serum (25 LD50/ml).

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  • Clostridium botulinum type C spores and toxin were detected in environmental samples (soil, mud, water) and bird carcasses in the vicinity.

    • Implications:

    • This case confirms Clostridium botulinum type C as a cause of botulism in dogs.
    • Environmental contamination with Clostridium botulinum type C spores poses a risk to scavenging animals.
    • Persistent shedding of Clostridium botulinum type C and toxin highlights the long-term health implications for affected animals.