Type C botulism in dogs from rural properties located in Goiânia, Brazil

Botulism is a disease usually fatal, caused by the ingestion of neurotoxins produced Clostridium botulinum. In dogs, intoxication botulinum toxin type C, and animals often recover spontaneously. The present study describes occurrence C botulism in two dogs domiciled on neighboring rural properties municipality Goiânia, state Goiás, Brazil, probably associated with decomposing bovine carcass. Upon clinical evaluation, were alert lateral decubitus position ascending flaccid paralysis, absence eyelid reflexes, reduced muscle tone. Due to their worsening symptoms, died within 12 h 3 days after supportive treatment. Botulinum was identified, serum feces both seroneutralization mice homologous monovalent antitoxin. results high-throughput gene sequencing showed that abundance C. fecal microbiota one affected low (0.53%). this way, highlights need sanitary practices related appropriate collection disposal carcasses areas since they represent risk factor for properties.