[CorkyMax]

Here is another interesting site about this disease---Tells also about the human symptoms and tells how to clean--disinfect things too:

http://www.azdhs.gov/phs/oids/vector...c_qa_owner.pdf

Canine Brucellosis

Human health hazards

People can become infected with Brucella canis. People should avoid contact with dead fetuses or the discharge from aborting dogs. Transmission has also occurred from contact with secretions from male dogs.

Brucellosis in dogs
The causative agent of brucellosis in dogs is Brucella canis. It is transmitted to other dogs through breeding and contact with aborted fetuses. Brucellosis can occur in humans that come in contact with infected aborted tissue or semen. The bacteria in dogs normally infect the genitals and lymphatic system, but can also spread to the eye, kidney, and intervertebral disc (causing discospondylitis). Symptoms of brucellosis in dogs include abortion in female dogs and scrotal inflammation and orchitis (inflammation of the testicles) in males. Fever is uncommon. Infection of the eye can cause uveitis, and infection of the intervertebral disc can cause pain or weakness. Blood testing of the dogs prior to breeding can prevent the spread of this disease. It is treated with antibiotics, as with humans, but it is difficult to cure.[14]

[OrangeDog]

Yes Lara's mom... males can and do get brucellosis and if a dog (male or female) tests positive they MUST be fixed. One positive dog can wipe out an entire kennel or multiple kennels if he is bred to outside bitches. Any good repro vet will require the test before performing an AI or other collection procedures and all responsable breeders who have done any research on breeding know to test every dog before breeding... EVERY time. I will test a maden bitch who was born at my house, just to be safe because there are other ways to contract besides breeding.

[Swilliams]

I called the vet today and asked him how he was able to rule out Brucellosis. He said he couldn't rule it out 100% but assures me that if I've had both dogs since they were puppies, none have bred with other dogs or really been around many other dogs, and had a successful litter not too long ago, then apparently the chances of brucellosis are slim to none.

[Todd]

Originally Posted by Swilliams

I called the vet today and asked him how he was able to rule out Brucellosis. He said he couldn't rule it out 100% but assures me that if I've had both dogs since they were puppies, none have bred with other dogs or really been around many other dogs, and had a successful litter not too long ago, then apparently the chances of brucellosis are slim to none.

Well, unless he can rule it out 100% I'd have it checked anyhow. Better save than sorry. If a dog looses an entire litter there's s good chance that there's an underlying issue.

[holliexox]

Originally Posted by Swilliams

Hello,

Our family has two purebred miniature schnauzers, one male and one female. The male was bred by a local and reputable breeder, who has become our mentor over the years. Two years ago our dogs bred successfully and had five beautiful, healthy puppies. We recently decided to breed one last time, however, our outcome was drastically different. Our female was due on March 18th (from the first date that they tied), but she went into labor on March 11th.

The first two puppies were born alive and later died. We packed up the car and our dog and headed over to the breeders house for assistance, answers, something- and our dog gave birth to a dead puppy in the car. Puppy #4 and #5 were born at the breeder's home, but they died as well. Four puppies probably would have survived if they hadn't been born so early.

We took her to the vet because at this point we of course wanted to make sure our dog was okay. They told us she didn't have any more puppies inside of her and that she looked okay, was acting normal, etc. They have no reason to believe that this was caused by an infectious disease because she is up-to-date on shots and hasn't been bred with another dog; our male hasn't either. Based on the fact that she had a healthy litter before, and also because four puppies were born alive but died because they were premature (the vet actually looked at two of them and confirmed they were premature but otherwise looked normal without any abnormalities), they believe that this is an isolated event. Most likely cause, I'm told, is that her body was trying to expel the dead puppy which caused her to go into preterm labor.

Have you ever experienced or heard of something like this? Thank goodness our dog is safe, and otherwise healthy, but we are looking for closure. We trust the vet but since we do not know for sure I was hoping to get some feedback from other breeders too, in addition to the breeder that is mentoring us. Thank you.

My dog gave birth to a stillborn puppy on thursday and that was her only one. a very sad thing to go through. dont undestand why it happend ive been blaming myself

[Lara's mom]

Thanks for the info. Even though Lance is now living with a new family, his breeder may still want to use him at some time. I'll make sure he gets tested.