Are animals immune to botulism?

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Created: 2022-06-18 01:36:24

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Many species of mammals and birds, as well as some fish, can be affected by botulism. Clinical disease is seen most often in wildfowl, poultry, mink, cattle, sheep, horses and some species of fish. Dogs, cats and pigs are resistant; botulism is seen occasionally in dogs and pigs but has not been reported from cats.

Which animal is resistant to botulism?

Dogs, cats, and pigs are comparatively resistant to all types of botulinum toxin when challenged orally; however, individual case reports mention botulism in dogs.

Are dogs immune to botulism?

Dogs (and cats) are quite resistant to botulinum toxin, and reports of botulism in these species are rare. It would take a pretty large amount of toxin to cause disease (at least compared to many other species) but it's not impossible.

How can animals prevent botulism?

Control and prevention demand use of high-quality feed; prevention of feed, water, and soil contamination; and vaccination. Botulism is a rapidly fatal motor paralysis caused by ingestion or in vivo production of the toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum types A–G.

Can you be immune to botulism?

(HealthDay)—About 15 percent of patients treated with botulinum toxin type A (BoNT/A) for dystonia or spasticity can develop an immune response to the treatment itself, according to a study published online Nov. 21 in Neurology.

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