Important Warning! Must Read!

[SludgeMunkey]

This came up in another thread but I noticed very few members read it.

Bloodworm allergies pertain to most mammals.

Last Saturday, my rescue pug puppy, El Guapo, nearly died due to severe shock after ingesting bloodworm residue from packaging he stole from the trash. He pulled through after a 600 dollar trip to the doggy emergency room, an overnight stay in their ICU, and lots of gravy soaked pills and belly rubs.

Please spread the word about this. My veterinary buddy confirmed this as the probable cause after I dug bits of the package out of his pug-piles.

I wanted to share this on Facebook also, but then my wife would find out. This is all she needs to give me the "It's me or the salamanders" talk...and I would really miss her.

Please be careful. Even if you do not like dogs, if you met Po, you would be crying for my blood for being so negligent. Having a half dead puppy in my arms nearly broke my heart.

 

[Bellabelloo]

I am glad you found the reason for Pups reaction.
I have some frozen blood worm in my freezer, and having just looked at the label, the only warning it carries is that it is not for human consumption .
Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology | Full text | Fishing for Allergens: Bloodworm-Induced Asthma

 

[Abrahm]

Wow! I've heard of mild allergic reactions to Chironomid larvae, but I've never heard of a full blown reaction like this. I'm glad your little guy pulled through okay in the end.

 

[tmorgan]

This is great to know! I will definitely let my family know about this. We have a Cavalier King Charles and she eats anything that happens to touch the floor!
Thank you for posting this very valuable information. I am so glad your pup is doing better. He is a very lucky boy to have you as an owner.
Tahnee

 

[dragonlady]

Thank you for posting this!! We have a new, little basset hound puppy who "seeks and destroys" anything in her path!! I will be passing this info on to some friends in the pet trade!

Wow, that had to be scary! Kudos to you for catching it and acting so quickly!So glad your little pug pulled through!

 

[SludgeMunkey]

It really blew my mind. The vet was surprised too, especially since this is a pup that eats all sorts of stuff with no ill effects. He's been to the vet for everything from drywall to Bufo woodhouseii (caught one in my yard he did) ingestion without need for treatment. As soon as I said chironimid larvae, the vet laughed a bit untill I showed him the packaging and showed him a website on the subject.

Could be just him, but I figured I'd get the word out. He is fully recovered now I figure since he tried to eat a bath towel today...