"High Desert Dogs at Risk: Veterinarians Warn of Fatal Disease Outbreak"

Veterinarians in the High Desert are warning about the potentially fatal salmon poisoning disease affecting dogs in Southern California, linked to raw fish consumption, particularly trout from local lakes. The disease, caused by a bacteria carried by a flatworm in the fish, can lead to lethargy, fever, vomiting, and diarrhea in infected dogs. Officials recommend not feeding dogs raw fish from sport fishing, monitoring for symptoms if ingestion occurs, and cooking fish before consumption to prevent the disease.