Call Your Vet or Poison Control IMMEDIATELY
Also known as: Salmon Sashimi, Smoked Salmon, Lox
Raw salmon can carry Neorickettsia helminthoeca parasite causing fatal Salmon Poisoning Disease. Affects Pacific Northwest salmon. Also contains thiaminase destroying vitamin B1. Cooked salmon safer but still not ideal.
Salmon Poisoning symptoms appear 5-7 days after ingestion
Salmon Poisoning Disease: fever, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, dehydration, swollen lymph nodes, death
If Pacific Northwest raw salmon ingested, call vet immediately. Do not wait for symptoms.
Fever, vomiting, diarrhea (often bloody), loss of appetite, weakness, swollen lymph nodes, dehydration
Emergency care required if raw salmon eaten in Pacific Northwest regions. Needs antibiotics immediately. Fatal if untreated.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian for medical decisions.