A new disease is currently affecting dogs in Europe, including in France, and strongly worries veterinarians. She was nicknamed the symptom of the werewolf.
In recent months, growing concern has seized dog owners and veterinarians across Europe. Cases of unusual and alarming behavior in our four -legged companions are increasing, plunging families into confusion and anxiety.
Dogs suddenly start to scream, to tremble, to change behavior by being aggressive, with a decorination of the legs and, sometimes, of epileptiform crises or panic access. A mysterious phenomenon that veterinarians have nicknamed “Wolf-Garou syndrome”.
The first cases appeared in Germany in the summer of 2024, before reaching other European countries, such as Finland, Denmark, the Netherlands, but also France. The magazine 60 million consumers Alert on this subject. Veterinarians, on the front line in the face of this enigma, endeavor to understand the origin of these symptoms to provide suitable solutions.
After multiple investigations from dog owners affected by this Loup-Garou syndrome, a first track seems to be taking shape. The veterinarians found that most of the affected animals had received a chew bone shortly before the symptoms start. These treats, although different marks, were all in dried beef, sometimes garnished with duck meat or chicken.
Mycotoxins would indeed have germinated in the skin and would be responsible for this strange disease, having a neurological action. However, the origin of the animal whose skin has been used is not compulsory on the labeling of the chewing bones, it is difficult to find the prizes concerned.
To limit the development of the Loup-Garou syndrome on French territory, the health authorities reminded the chew bones of the Barkoo brand, marketed by the online pets Zooplus and Bitiba, in a large part of Europe, of which France. In other words, if you have bought a bone from this brand, it is strongly advised not to give it to your dog.
We also advise you to watch out for possible symptoms if you are used to giving chewing bones of this type to your animal, even if it is another brand. Very few cases having been detected in France, it is difficult to know if other chewing bones are likely to be affected. So pay attention to any product reminders.