#Washington dog raw salmon risk Articles

Salmon poisoning disease (SPD) is a potentially fatal infection in dogs that follows ingestion of raw or undercooked fish carrying Neorickettsia-infected Nanophyetus salmincola flukes. It is most associated with the Pacific Northwest, including Washington. This evergreen guide explains where the risk occurs, which fish exposures matter, the symptoms owners should report, how veterinarians diagnose and treat SPD, and how to prevent exposure around rivers, beaches and fishing trips.