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Coline Bonvalot
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Be careful, Aujeszky’s patient is back in the Essonne department. A hunting dog recently died after been infected with Aujeszki’s disease during a hunting action in the Lardy forest (Essonne) on January 7, 2026.
“It is fatal for the dog in just a few days”
“A hunting dog was contaminated through direct contact with a wild boar wounded by gunfire during a hunting action on January 7, 2026 in the forest. The sample taken on January 9, 2026 was revealed positive», revealed this Monday February 2, 2026 the Renardière veterinary clinic, located in Breuillet.
This highly contagious viral disease affects domestic and wild swine (pigs and wild boars), and accidentally carnivores and ruminants.
“It is fatal for the dog in just a few days and unfortunately there is no vaccine or treatment to date. It is transmitted mainly by contact with wild boars (saliva, blood, excrement) or by ingestion of raw pork/wild boar meat,” specifies the Orge veterinary clinic, in Avrainville, on its Facebook page.
The symptoms of this disease, which is not transmissible to humansgenerally appear 2 to 6 days after contamination. They result in violent and incessant itching, a sudden change in behavior (aggression or despondency), excessive salivation or even respiratory or neurological problems.
Several precautionary measures apply
To avoid the risk of contamination, essential actions must be taken be adopted. It is advisable to keep your dog on a leash when walking in the forest or near wooded areas to prevent any contact with wild boars or carcasses.
It is also recommended not to let your dog sniff or lick traces of blood, excrement or remains of game.
You should also not give raw pork or wild boar meat to your four-legged companion. “The virus is destroyed by cooking thoroughly,” indicates the Orge veterinary clinic.
Finally, it is advisable to clean your dog’s paws and shoes after being in high-risk areas.
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