Botulism in a dog-first confirmed case in New Zealand

Authors: Wallace V, McDowell DM
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 34, Issue 9, pp 149-150, Sep 1986
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Companion animal, Dog
Subject Terms: Bacterial, Biosecurity, Disease/defect, Infectious disease, Nervous system/neurology, New hosts/new diseases
Article class: Clinical Communication

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Abstract: During an outbreak of suspected botulism in waterfowl on Hamilton Lake an eight year old entire male dog was admitted to a Hamilton veterinary clinic. The dog was unable to stand upon admission and showed a partial lower motor neuron dysfunction characteristic of botulism. Treatment consisted of antibiotics and intensive supportive therapy. Complications resulted in the dog being destroyed ten days after commencement of treatment. Analysis of a serum sample taken antemortem, confirmed the presence of Clostridium botulinum type C toxin.

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