“Sound the alarm about the dangerous infection – after the dog’s death,”
“An eight year old dog has died of a dangerous disease which is contagious. Now calls chefsveterinären Sara Molin dog owners to see their dogs ‘ vaccinations. “
“– the Owners of the dog who came in thought that their dog was vaccinated, and it was – but not since it was a puppy. They were obviously very shocked and sad when the dog got killed, she says to SVT the West.”
“The deadly disease infektös hepatitis (HCC) have been discovered in western Sweden. It was in the beginning of February as an eight year old dog of the breed australian shepherd came to the Alingsås hospital. Initially, there was the general sagging and had pain in the body, then the deteriorated state.”
“– She was bleeding, it was bleeding from skin and mucous membranes at the same time she had a fever and developed liver failure. The combination meant that we suspect inflammation of the liver, HCC, ” says Sara Molin, chefsveterinär at Alingsås hospital, to SVT the West.”
“the Dog got killed when her life went to save. After an autopsy, one could conclude that it was precisely the HCC the dog suffered, and the case has been notified within the law on infectious animal diseases. “
“the Disease is transmitted through body fluids and is according to Sara Molin everywhere.”
“– It is easy to perhaps think that you are protected if you are living apart and a dog does not have as much contact with other dogs, but this is not so.”
“There is no cure and the disease is difficult to diagnose. After a dog showed signs of the disease may die in a few hours. However, there are vaccines which are included in the regular vaccination programme, outbreaks of disease are unusual. It was three years ago that three cases of the disease were reported last.”
“Now calls the animal hospital to dog owners of their dogs’ vaccinations.”
“– the Owners of the dog who came in thought that their dog was vaccinated, and it was – but not since it was a puppy. They were obviously very shocked and sad when the dog got killed, ” says Sara Molin.”
