Seasonal Canine Illness
Monday, 3rd September 2012 at 15:48 PM
We have just come across an interesting article on a nasty dog illness we have not heard of before and thought we would spread the word to our pet sitters and clients.
The AHT has been investigating Seasonal Canine Illness (SCI) since September 2010.
Cases of this mystery illness are generally seen between August and November. SCI can affect dogs of any size, shape or sex and it causes dogs to become very ill, very quickly after being walked in woodland.
The most common clinical signs are sickness, diarrhoea and lethargy. If you suspect your dog is showing signs of SCI then please contact your vet immediately.
The disease comes on very quickly, usually within 24-72 hours of having walked in a woodland area. The most common clinical signs reported are:
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea (which can vary from watery to bloody)
- Tummy (abdominal) pain
- Lethargy (or reluctance to move)
- Loss of appetite
- Shaking or trembling
- High temperature (fever)
The most common clinical signs are sickness, diarrhoea and lethargy. If you suspect your dog is showing symptoms of SCI then please contact your vet immediately.
You can find out more by clicking here.
