Overview
- Owner Bridget Garrison in Loxahatchee says her two blue-tick hounds ate parts of a dead iguana last week, after which Tally died Monday and Karma was left partially paralyzed.
- Treating veterinarians suspect botulism linked to the decomposing carcass, noting signs began with hind-limb weakness that progressed upward.
- No laboratory confirmation was reported, and veterinarians involved described the condition as having no effective treatment in these cases.
- Clinics report more suspected botulism cases following recent cold weather and urge yard checks after temperature drops with safe carcass disposal using gloves.
- Garrison thanked community members and Big Dog Ranch Rescue for assisting with the large dogs and is sharing the warning to help other pet owners avoid similar tragedies.