Liver Fluke

[3175darren 1,101]

I know this might sound stupid as its something I have never really thought about,but while I was mole catching this morning the dog caught a rabbit in some rushes,I gutted the rabbit as I waist nothing,but when I opened it up is was in a state its liver was in ribbons with liver fluke,so I disgarded it thinking it was better off dead,then after I had got to the next farm, it dawned on me could a dog pick liver fluke up,as it happend my dog didnt go back to the carcase,but in the past I have known him try and eat the guts,

 

So question is can a dog get liver fluke,from infected animals, and if so what are the symptoms I am sure someone on here will have the answer

[Carraghs Gem 1,675]

Yes dogs can get fluke, think theres a special type of wormer you can use for them as they are some kind of flatworm... Probably wouldnt be any harm for me to do my mutts either

[the pikey poacher 1,157]

does advocate get rid of flat worms as it does most other stuff

[Lost Generation 93]

Humans can get liver fluke as well - that's why if you gather watercress from streams you should soak it in dilute vinegar before eating.

[3175darren 1,101]

looks like a trip to the vets,then as there's been loads of it about in sheep this year where I am,

[scroat 62]

i just give my dogs the whole rabbit guts n all there bouncing.

[3175darren 1,101]

i just give my dogs the whole rabbit guts n all there bouncing.

I am not sure how your area as been affected with it,but our area has been hit bad with fluke over last twelve months, so I would be carefull with feeding raw at the moment,

[Davie M 1]

liver fluke is carried by water snails and contact with the host is the only way to get it

 

http://www.agric.wa.gov.au/objtwr/imported_assets/content/pw/ah/par/fn_live_fluke_disease_and_the_liver_fluke_snail.pdf

Edited April 16, 2013 by Davie M

[shotgunwilly 177]

A jeg of evo-mac sort that out..