Shock for dog owners: Pseudowut discovered by wild boar!

Shock for dog owners: Pseudowut discovered by wild boar!

Neusiedl am See, Österreich - A tragic incident occurred in the Neusiedl am See district when a dog was infected during the wild boar hunt with the dreaded Aujeszky disease, also known as pseudowut. The dog had tracked down the game and infected itself, which finally led to his death. According to the hunting association spokesman Wolfgang Lang, the dog showed worrying behavior changes the next day, which prompted the dog handler to immediately see a veterinarian. Unfortunately, the condition of the animal deteriorated quickly and it had to be put to sleep. "No further cases have been known so far, but it is important to be careful," emphasized Lang ( ORF Burgenland ).

The Aujeszky disease is caused by the Suides Herpesvirus 1 (Suhv-1) and is fatal for pets, especially dogs. The pathogen can be transmitted by contact with raw pork or by bites and body fluids of infected wild boar. The situation is particularly dangerous, since sick pigs are sometimes asymptomatic and yet virus -contaminated meat can get into the food chain. While the disease is harmless to humans, it represents a major threat to dogs that can get fatal within a few days after the infection ( The dog newspaper ).

The symptoms of a pseudowut infection are similar to those of rabies. There is an appetite, apathy, vomiting and neurological disorders, which often lead to death within 48 hours. The precautionary measures are clear: dogs should be leashed during walks to avoid contact with wild boar and their transfers. It is also important to make sure that dogs do not come into contact with raw pork to prevent infection.