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New insights on jerky treats
The most common reported signs were polyuria, lethargy, inappetence and proteinuria.
VPIS creates registry for reporting Fanconi syndrome
 
UK vets are being asked to report cases of Fanconi syndrome in dogs that have been fed jerky treats. The Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS) has created a registry to find out more about the situation in the UK.

Earlier this year, vets across the country reported an increase in the number of dogs presenting with kidney problems that could be associated with the ingestion of imported jerky treats.

Similar cases have also been reported in Australia and the US, generally involving treats imported from China. Despite numerous tests and investigations by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), no specific toxin has been identified as the cause.

Little is currently known about the extent of this problem in the UK.

So far, 11 complete cases have been reported via the registry, according to a letter published in the Veterinary Record (Vol 178 No 20). Jerky treats made up 5 to 25 per cent of of the dogs' diets and there were six reports each of chicken and duck treats and one of beef. Some dogs were given more than one type of treat. Six of the dogs had been fed treats from China, while others came from Europe or were of unknown origin.

The most common reported signs were polyuria, lethargy, inappetence and proteinuria. Six of the dogs recovered fully, three had ongoing signs and two were euthanised.

Vets who see suspected cases are being asked to report it via the case registry to help the VPIS gather data. Information is being collected on the duration of exposure to the treats, the brands of jerky treat involved, clinical signs, treatment, investigations and outcome.

For more information or to report a case, visit: https://vpisglobal.com/poisons/jerky-treats-case-registry

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Cold-water dip to raise funds for Vetlife

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 The veterinary mental health charity Vetlife is inviting the veterinary community to join it for a sponsored cold-water dip.

The event will take place at Walpole Bay, Margate, on 17 May during Mental Health Awareness Week. Participants of all abilities can join in the challenge and are advised to bring a towel, a hot drink, a snack, and warm clothes to get changed into afterwards.

Those taking part are being asked to try to raise £100 each to support the work of the charity.

Details about how to take part can be found here. 

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Bluetongue low vector period ends

In an update to its bluetongue guidance, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced that the seasonal low vector period for the disease has ended.

With winter over, Defra is planning for a possible increase in cases as midges become more active. It has warned that farms along the east coast of England from Norfolk to Kent, and along the south coast from Kent to Devon, are at highest risk from infected midges blown over from northern Europe.

Since the virus was detected in England in November 2023, there have been 126 confirmed cases. The most recent case to be confirmed was on 1 March 2024.

Farmers are asked to continue to frequently monitor their livestock and ensure their animals and land are registered with the Animal and Plant Health Agency.