Warning Issued on Parasite Infecting Dogs That Ate Fish From SoCal Lakes

The sick dogs had consumed raw trout caught by anglers. All four were hospitalized but survived.

One of the infected dogs was a Belgian Malinois like the one above. The others were two boxers and a bull terrier. U.S. Customs and Border Protection via Reuters

Authorities issued an animal health advisory after a seriously infectious disease caused by a parasite was detected in several dogs in Southern California.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said four dogs had become infected with salmon poisoning disease between June 2023 and March of this year, requiring treatment.