Seasonal Canine Illness (SCI)

  Seasonal Canine Illness (SCI) is a serious condition affecting dogs that occurs after walking in woodlands, primarily between August and November. 

Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, and abdominal pain, which appear 24 to 72 hours after a woodland walk. The cause is unknown, but it is suspected to be linked to harvest mites, though it is not the only cause for these symptoms. 

While it can be fatal, prompt veterinary treatment, often involving fluid therapy, antibiotics, and anti-sickness drugs, typically leads to recovery within 7-10 days.