FAQ's about those dogs in our care and regular updates on their progress and welfare. We also post photos and information on each dog and the daily life of the Rescue Centre and Sanctuary and the work we do here. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Questions fréquemment posées General What is Barkinside? Barkinside rescues dogs from the local area and throughout Spain. I also assist other rescues that need my help if requested and am able (please visit the "our friends" page for more info). The sanctuary will take on any dog, no matter age, health, or condition. They will be cared for and rehabilitated, found homes or can stay here in our care for the remainder of their lives. We help dogs in the kill stations of Spain to find freedom and safety. We have local fosters who assist me in giving the rescues homes and stability. We save dogs where we can who are deemed beyond help, to old, to sick, to injured, to mentally scarred/scared (visit the "our dogs" page for their stories, and our current appeals). We are not a boarding kennels. We are also not a protectora (official Spanish animal welfare organisation) so we cannot legally pick up local stray dogs. For this service you should phone one of the local dog rescue charities Alma (click here) or Hondon Valley Animal Rescue (click here). This website promotes those dogs in our care and gives regular updates on their progress and welfare. Photos and information on each dog and the daily life of the Rescue centre and sanctuary and the work we do here. All of the work that goes on here is done by those with nothing but love in their hearts for the dogs and other rescues in residence. Barkinside has a great support system within the dog rescue and local community without whom we could not carry on. How can I contact Barkinside? If your enquiry is urgent, we have several ways to get a fast response: - Use the chat box at the bottom right of every page - - Call us using the telephone button below (or click here) or send an SMS - - Leave a message on our Facebook Messenger - or us the Contact Us page we will do our best to respond as soon as possible Can I visit Barkinside? PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Due to our already huge workload, the additional preparation and work required to support our new weekly fundraising Car Boot Fairs has meant we've had to rearrange visiting times at Barkinside. These take place on the last Sunday of each month at El Canton New School Hall. (For location, booking and info, click here to open WhatsApp, or message us on 697122883). The new visiting times are Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 2pm. Strictly by appointment. You are welcome to come and visit us, I love nothing more than visitors, (to play, walk or just sit with the dogs, there are areas set aside just for this) or bring donations, items for the Boot fair or hopefully adopt/sponsor a dog. But for the sanctuary to continue running safely and effectively, we need your co-operation, so we would very much appreciate if everyone could please respect the new arrangements above. More detailed information about our new arrangements is available here. Many thanks. How do I make a donation? Barkinside is supported by donations and gifts from individuals, we cannot survive without all the help we receive from our many friends and supporters. Many of the animals in our care need costly veterinary or medical attention on arrival, and the more successful we are in our rescue mission, the higher our day-to-day costs are. We are always in need of prizes for our regular raffles and events, please contact us if you would like to donate, or visit our donations pages (financial) (food and cleaning). If you would like to sponsor a dog or donate to those in our care, this would be very gratefully received by us and all the animals we help. 100% of all money received is used to help those we have rescued, none of it is spent on staff or administration because we all work on a voluntary basis. Scan the QR code, or click here to donate via our FetchPay account. Many thanks What food and cleaning materials can I donate? Many of you have asked me what to buy if you want to make a physical donation rather than cash. Our Food and Cleaning Materials page can be found here. We are so lucky through the kindness of supporters to be offered food and cleaning materials. We have over the last 10 years tried everything, (all our products come from Mercadona (in Spain)), the regular foods listed below offer the dogs a good nutritionally balanced diet and rarely give any of them an upset tummy and they love it. We don't like to mix (with other brands or products, as the dogs don't like it and we get dicky dogs). The cleaning materials (towards the bottom of this section), do a great job, don't irritate the skin and smell lovely. FOOD The orange food for the bigglies (Compy con Pollo Ternera Frutas Verduras /Compy with Chicken, Beef, Fruits and Vegetables. Complete food for adult dogs of medium and large breeds.) approx. €5/4kg or €17,50/18kg Link to Mercadona online shop here The yellow and purple for the littlies (A good balance and no upset tummies. They love it. We don't like to mix as the dogs don't like it and we get dicky dogs.) (Mini Aritos Perro Adulto Senior/Compy Mini Hoops) €4,14/1.5kg Link to Mercadona online shop Here Compy Pollo terera frutas y verduras €4/3kg Link to Mercadona online shop here CLEANING MATERIALS Friegasuelos Spa Liquido Botella - bosqueverde / (Spa Liquid Floor Cleaner Bottle - (Green Forest) €0.95/1.5L Link to Mercadona online shop here Lejia Normal Tradicional Garrafa -Bosque Verde / (Normal Bleach Traditional Bottle - Green Forest) €1,85/5L Link to Mercadona online shop here The cleaning materials, do a great job, don't irritate the skin and smell lovely. And the food is what they enjoy and is good for them. We want the best for all the animals in our care. We've listed these products as so many of you have asked what to buy. This will be posted on my pages on Facebook and onto the website This will be posted on... my personal pages on Facebook (here) Original Facebook Appeal Post (here) Barkinside Main Facebook Page (here) Helping Hands for Barkinside (Facebook) Barkinside Bargains (Facebook) The Barkinside Website (Home Page) This Blog Post (here) Main Donations Page (here) financial donation options financial donation options financial donation options financial donation options SPAIN: ING Direct: J Wood Barkinside: ES 23 1465 0100 91 1722121320, BIC: INGDESMM UK: Miss J Wood Barclays Sort: 20-70-93 a/c. 10215589 PayPal: barkinside69@aol.co.uk donation options donation options donation options donation options Please check out the items Barkinside use everyday and always appreciate donations of, here - the financial donation information is below , and on the donate financial pages

Barkinside Sanctuary promotes those dogs in our care and gives regular updates on their progress and welfare. We also post photos and information on each dog and the daily life of the Rescue Centre and Sanctuary and the work we do here. Read the full article on the Barkinside Blog . It is also on Die Binnenlander website and their Facebook page . You can read it on the Barkinside Facebook page too. Read the full article on the Barkinside Blog . It is also on De Binnenlander website and their Facebook page . You can read it on the Barkinside Facebook page too. BARKINSIDE SANCTUARY: Where Dogs with a Story Find Their Forever Home De Binnenlander 12th May 2026 Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copier le lien share share share find us on - find us on financial donation options financial donation options financial donation options financial donation options SPAIN: ING Direct: J Wood Barkinside: ES 23 1465 0100 91 1722121320, BIC: INGDESMM UK: Miss J Wood Barclays Sort: 20-70-93 a/c. 10215589 PayPal: barkinside69@aol.co.uk donation options donation options donation options donation options Please check out the items Barkinside use everyday and always appreciate donations of, here - the financial donation information is below , and on the donate financial pages ☆100Miles in March for Margo☆ ☆100Miles in March for Margo☆ ☆100Miles in March for Margo☆ ☆100Miles in March for Margo☆ ANNETTE AND MARGO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THEIR SPONSORED FUNDRAISER IN AID OF BARKINSIDE ANIMAL SANCTUARY (Click to read more from Annette on the Barkinside Blog) To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. "☆100Miles in March for Margo☆" [8] Barkinside Babies, Residents and those looking for homes If you would like to Sponsor any of our rescues you would help us greatly. Our spending on food, vets bills, special dietary requirements, medical care is a huge monthly expense and we are in a constant struggle with it daily. We always have over 30 dogs in our care and others coming in every week. We are lucky to have a good homing rate. The more we home the more we can save. All photos and information are current and are updated as often as we are able [as of today's date 12th June 2025] The dogs below are either resident at Barkinside Sanctuary , with fantastic fosters or desperately looking for a family to love them. We try to help any dogs we can, no matter of age, health, condition, or size. Some of them have been here for a short time and sadly some longer. Some will stay with us at the sanctuary for good. Some of them are small and some large. But they all just want to be loved. They all have big hearts and are waiting to share them with families, or with us here. They each have their own profiles or they are being created. Please take a look and give those that can find a home a chance. All dogs at the sanctuary have full medical and blood tests, full passport with innoculations and are sterilised or nuetured If you are interested in adopting or fostering one of our babies please contact me as I would hate to miss any comments. Thank you (details of the many ways to contact Barkinside are available via our "Contact Us" page by clicking here) - (or by simply clicking on the chat box at the bottom left hand corner of every page) FRIENDS, PLEASE SEE DETAILS OF THE NEW VISITING HOURS AT BARKINSIDE BELOW Barkinside sauve des chiens de la région et de toute l'Espagne. J'assiste également d'autres sauvetages qui ont besoin de mon aide. si demandé et je suis capable. Le sanctuaire accueillera n'importe quel chien, peu importe son âge, sa santé ou sa condition. Ils seront soignés et réhabilités, trouveront un foyer ou pourront rester ici sous nos soins pour le reste de leur vie. Nous aidons les chiens dans les stations d'abattage d'Espagne à retrouver liberté et sécurité. Nous avons des foyers d'accueil locaux qui m'aident à donner les sauvetages, les maisons et la stabilité. Nous sauvons les chiens où nous le pouvons qui sont jugés irrécupérables, âgés, malades, blessés, mentalement marqués/effrayés. Nous ne sommes pas un chenil en pension. Nous ne sommes pas un protectora, nous ne pouvons donc pas légalement récupérer les chiens errants locaux. Pour ce service, vous devez téléphoner à l'une des associations caritatives locales de sauvetage de chiens Alma 622708013 ou Hondon Valley Animal Rescue 676558432 . Ce site Web fait la promotion de ces chiens sous nos soins et donne des mises à jour régulières sur leurs progrès et leur bien-être. Nous publions également des photos et des informations sur chaque chien et le quotidien du Rescue Ce ntre et Sanctuary et le travail que nous faisons ici. Tout le travail qui se passe ici est fait par ceux qui n'ont que de l'amour dans leur cœur pour les chiens et autres sauvetages en résidence. Barkinside a un excellent système de soutien au sein du sauvetage canin et de la communauté locale sans qui nous ne pourrions pas continuer. Vous êtes les bienvenus pour venir nous rendre visite, je n'aime rien de plus que les visiteurs (jouer, marcher ou simplement s'asseoir avec les chiens, il y a des zones réservées juste pour cela), ou apporter des dons, des articles pour la foire Boot ou, espérons-le, adopter /parrainer un chien. Nous sommes disponibles entre 10h et 14h du lundi au samedi sur rendez-vous, seulement s'il vous plaît, nous sommes heureux d'être flexibles si nous le pouvons. Veuillez téléphonerContactez-nous via ce site, téléphonez-nous au (+34)697122883, utilisez facebo d'accord Messager, ou emailbarkinside69@aol.co.uk ou si vous préférez, veuillez utiliser leWhatsapp disponible en bas de chaque page. Donate Donate PLEASE NOTE Due to our already huge workload, the additional preparation and work required to support our new fundraising Car Boot Fairs has meant we've had to rearrange visiting times at Barkinside. They are Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 2pm. Strictly by appointment only. On Saturday's we are now busy preparing for the boot fairs, and making some time for ourselves on Mondays gives us breathing space and time to unload the van, vets etc. Our working day averages 14 to 16 hours, with 36 dogs, horses, cats etc, so please be patient with us. Up to date information on all Barkinside Events and Carboots, please click here or see below. Our signal here in the mountains can be a bit iffy, so always best to WhatsApp message on 697122883 for contact or location information. You are always welcome to contact us anytime via the Barkinside Facebook Pages . I will always help where I can, so please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you. Donate Donate donation options donation options donation options donation options Please check out the items Barkinside use everyday and always appreciate donations of, here - the financial donation information is below , and on the donate financial pages financial donation options financial donation options financial donation options financial donation options Contact Us Contact Us Contact Us Contact Us

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Barkinside rescues dogs from the local area and throughout Spain. We also assist other rescues that need our help, if requested and we are able. RAINBOW BRIDGE RAINBOW BRIDGE RAINBOW BRIDGE RAINBOW BRIDGE An album dedicated to those wonderful babies that we have loved and lost. Always in our hearts and soul, miss you all xxx Take a look at their background stories (here - link leads to Facebook) See what a difference Barkinside and its supporters and volunteers made to their lives. Its impossible to ignore how happy they all are. THIS IS WHY WE DO IT - FOR THE ANIMALS Take a look at their "Rainbow Bridge " album on Facebook for more of their amazing stories. BARKINSIDE RAINBOW BRIDGE Jacko Keith Max Misty Niamh Noble Oddball Paco Patsy Sancho Spartan Tigger Load More

Barkinside rescues dogs from the local area and throughout Spain. We also assist other rescues that need our help, if requested and we are able. Where Dogs with a Story Find Their Forever Home High on a mountain between La Romana and Novelda, where on a clear night you can see the lights of Alicante sparkling in the distance, lies a very special place. This is where Jacqueline Roberts and her partner Roy run 'Barkinside Sanctuary '. It is not your average shelter, but a loving haven for the region's most vulnerable dogs. We visited Jacqueline to talk about passion, sacrifice, and the unconditional love for dogs. Jacqueline is a well-known face in the world of canine rescue. She has lived in Spain for 25 years. "Even as a child, I wanted to do something meaningful for dogs," she says with a smile. In England, she was heavily involved in fostering, but when her health declined, doctors advised her to move to the Spanish climate. After a period in La Manga and a brief return to England, love for Roy brought her back to Spain for good. "I always said I'd never come back, but look at us now: out here in the campo, in total peace, surrounded by our animals." The birth of a mission It all started 11 years ago. Although Jacqueline was working as a secretary for a charity at the time, she didn't quite find her niche there. However, the problem of abandoned dogs in the region was too large to ignore. When 24 dogs suddenly had nowhere to go and no foster homes available, Jacqueline and Roy made a bold decision: they built their own kennels and took them all in. Over the years, Barkinside evolved into a professional, independent organization. "At one point, we had an average of 60 dogs. When I turned 65, I thought: right, I'm retiring. We went back down to eight dogs, but I only lasted a week. I missed the work far too much." Jacqueline laughs when talking about the current number of residents: "I thought we had 20, but Roy says it's 43. Apparently, I can't count!" A sanctuary for the 'specials' Today, Barkinside has become a true sanctuary. This means the focus is on dogs with a 'backpack'** (special needs) . Think of blind dogs, disabled dogs, or those who can only get around with the help of a wheels. Whether it's dogs whose owners have passed away or those who were simply dumped, at Jacqueline's, they are given a life of dignity. The dedication is immense. Jacqueline lives in a caravan on the property, and alongside the dogs, the sanctuary is now also home to horses, donkeys, and cats. "It's hard work, but it's a wonderful life. Fortunately, we don't do it alone. With the help of five regular volunteers and a fantastic dog groomer who treats our dogs for free, we are able to keep this work going." Community support To cover the high costs of care and medication, Barkinside organizes numerous activities. Twice a month, they hold popular boot fairs (every second Sunday at Tipsy Terrace and the last Sunday in El Canton ). The lunches at Tipsy Terrace are also very well attended. The community is incredibly supportive, but extra help remains essential. "People donate food, blankets, and medication. Sometimes we even receive building materials like wood and nails, which we use to repair or improve the enclosures," Jacqueline says. She has a specific request for greeting cards: "Whether it's for birthdays or get-well wishes, we can really use them. You can drop them off at Tipsy Terrace or during our markets." Every donation, in whatever form, is incredibly welcome and makes a direct difference. A look at the future In the past 11 years, Barkinside has taken in 738 dogs, 650 of which have been rehomed. From dogs now living a life of luxury in Thailand to those adopted locally, the contact with new owners is never lost. Jacqueline notices that awareness in Spain is slowly growing. Through years of visiting schools and organizing events, she sees the attitude toward animal suffering changing. For Jacqueline and Roy, the goal remains simple: giving every dog a chance. "The dogs are our lives. There is joy when things go well, and sadness when we have to say goodbye to an old friend. I wouldn't want it any other way." Would you like to support Barkinside Sanctuary or follow their work? Visit the 'Barkinside' Facebook page for updates, photos, and events. Donations of any kind are greatly appreciated. PayPal: barkinside69@aol.co.uk Spanish Bank ING Direct: J Wood Barkinside: ES 23 1465 0100 91 1722121320, BIC: INGDESMM UK Bank: Miss J Wood: Barclays: Sort: 20-70-93 - a/c. 10215589 [**note: the word 'backpack' is the translation of "rugzak" in the original text. It has a literal translation and a vernacular use which can translate as "baggage", as in emotional/physical/social baggage, something carried through life] More details of how and what to donate can be found on the donate financial page and the donte food and cleaning page of the Barkinside website . Die Binnenlander Magazine Die Binnenlander on Facebook Die Binnenlander Magazine Die Binnenlander Magazine debinnenlander.com debinnenlander.com debinnenlander.com Facebook "“De Binnenlander , the monthly online magazine created especially for all Dutch speakers who have lost their hearts to the beautiful interior of the Costa Blanca . Whether you live permanently in Spain, are planning to emigrate, or holiday here regularly: De Binnenlander is your local source of information.” Edition 5 May 12th 2026 - De Binnenlander Magazine

Barkinside rescues dogs from the local area and throughout Spain. We also assist other rescues that need our help, if requested and we are able. Faire un don Barkinside est soutenu par des dons et des cadeaux de particuliers, nous ne pouvons pas survivre sans toute l'aide que nous recevons de nos nombreux amis et sympathisants. De nombreux animaux dont nous prenons soin ont besoin de soins vétérinaires ou médicaux coûteux à leur arrivée, et plus nous réussissons dans notre mission de sauvetage, plus nos coûts quotidiens sont élevés. Nous avons toujours besoin de prix pour nos tombolas et événements réguliers, s'il vous plaît Contactez-nous si vous souhaitez faire un don. Si vous souhaitez parrainer un chien ou faire un don à ceux qui nous sont confiés, nous le recevrons avec beaucoup de gratitude, ainsi que tous les animaux que nous aidons. 100% de tout l'argent reçu est utilisé pour aider ceux que nous avons secourus, rien n'est dépensé pour le personnel ou l'administration car nous travaillons tous sur une base volontaire. Veuillez en utiliser un des méthodes sécurisées ci-dessous, ou si vous le souhaitez, veuillez Contactez moi pour un chat ou toute autre information dont vous avez besoin. Merci beaucoup Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copier le lien share buttons share buttons share buttons Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copier le lien share buttons share buttons share buttons Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copier le lien share buttons share buttons share buttons donate summary Donate via PayPal Donate via PayPal Donate via PayPal Donate via PayPal Donate Donate Raffles, Prizes & Events We always need prizes for raffles for our fundraising events, please get in touch for more info Read More Spanish Bank ING Direct: J Wood Barkinside: ES 23 1465 0100 91 1722121320, BIC: INGDESMM Read More Contact Us Please contact us if you need help, or would like to chat about your donation Read More FetchPay click the QR code above or click here to be redirected to our payment page Read More UK Bank Miss J Wood Barclays Sort: 20-70-93. a/c. 10215589 Read More PayPal Click here for Our PayPal account details Read More donate

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Barkinside rescues dogs from the local area and throughout Spain. We also assist other rescues that need our help, if requested and we are able. Casa de Griffon Creating awareness of the plight of the beautiful Spanish dog known as Griffons Hi, I have run Casa de Griffon for 5 years, heres a bit about my background in animal rescue. After fostering several griffons in England and hearing about the terrible abuse that Spanish Griffon Dogs go through, I decided to make the move to Galicia, northern Spain. Casa de griffon was set up 5 years ago to save as many dogs as possible from the horrendous abuse that they suffer here. Since arriving Casa de Griffon has taken care of over 500 dogs in all shapes and sizes About Casa de Griffon The Galicians are a large hunting province and their dogs of choice tend to be Griffons, Beagles and Podencos. The pounds are overflowing with several hundred dogs who are locked in concrete cages 24/7 unless they are released to adopters and rescuers. From pregnant old girls to ex hunting dogs who have been beaten and tied to short chains, this is the continual abuse these beautiful dogs have to endure. Just over two years ago, a property was found in northern Galicia and we have been busy building indoor enclosures and secure outdoor exercise areas where the dogs are assessed and rehabilitated so they can be adopted to the forever homes. Since arriving Casa de Griffon has taken care of over 500 dogs in all shapes and sizes Rosie Sara Contact Casa de Griffon Contact Casa de Griffon Contact Casa de Griffon

Barkinside rescues dogs from the local area and throughout Spain. We also assist other rescues that need our help, if requested and we are able. LEISHMANIASIS FR:Leishmaniose chez le chien – Ce que vous devez savoir Qu'est-ce que c'est? La leishmaniose est une maladie grave causée par le parasite Leishmania, transmis par la piqûre d'un phlébotome. Fréquente dans les pays chauds comme l'Espagne, elle est active de mai à octobre. Phlébotome – le propagateur silencieux - Seulement 2 à 4 mm de long, brun jaunâtre - Actif au crépuscule et la nuit - Seules les femelles mordent pour le sang - Vit dans des endroits humides, sombres et abrités Pourquoi est-ce dangereux ? - Une seule morsure peut infecter votre chien - Symptômes : perte de poids, plaies cutanées, fatigue, fièvre, ongles longs Conseils de protection - Utiliser des colliers Scalibor ou des pipettes anti-insectes - Laissez votre chien dormir à l'intérieur la nuit - Évitez le stress et ne donnez pas de cortisone en cas d'infection - Testez votre chien en cas de doute - Envisager la vaccination Sans protection : jusqu'à 18 % de risque d'infection La détection précoce est essentielle La leishmaniose ne peut généralement pas être complètement guérie, mais elle peut être contrôlée. Avec des soins appropriés, de nombreux chiens vivent une vie heureuse et confortable. Pronostic Grâce à un diagnostic précoce et à un traitement cohérent, de nombreux chiens restent asymptomatiques pendant des années. LEISHMANIASIS FR : Leishmaniose chez le chien – Ce qu'il faut savoir Qu'est-ce que c'est ? La leishmaniose est une maladie grave causée par le parasite Leishmania, transmise par la piqûre d'un phlébotome. Fréquente dans les pays chauds comme l'Espagne, elle est active de mai à octobre. Phénomène : un propagateur silencieux - Longueur : seulement 2 à 4 mm, brun-jaunâtre - Actif au crépuscule et la nuit - Seules les femelles piquent pour se nourrir de sang - Vit dans des endroits humides, sombres et abrités Pourquoi est-ce dangereux ? - Une seule morsure peut infecter votre chien. - Symptômes : perte de poids, lésions cutanées, fatigue, fièvre, ongles longs. Conseils de protection - Utilisez des colliers Scalibor ou des pipettes anti-insectes. - Laissez votre chien dormir à l'intérieur la nuit. - Évitez le stress et ne lui administrez pas de cortisone en cas d'infection. - Testez votre chien en cas de doute. - Envisagez la vaccination. Sans protection : jusqu'à 18 % de risque d'infection. Un dépistage précoce est essentiel. La leishmaniose ne se guérit généralement pas complètement, mais elle peut être contrôlée. Avec des soins appropriés, de nombreux chiens vivent heureux et en bonne santé. Pronostic Grâce à un diagnostic précoce et à un traitement régulier, de nombreux chiens restent asymptomatiques pendant des années. FR translation NL: Leishmaniose bij Honden – Wat je moet weten Wat is het? Leishmaniose is een ernstige ziekte veroorzaakt door de parasiet Leishmania, overgedragen via een beet van de zandvlieg. Deze kleine mugachtige leeft in warme landen zoals Spanje en is actief van mei t/m oktober. Zandvlieg – de stille overdrager - Slechts 2–4 mm groot, geelbruin, lijkt op een mug - Actief in de schemering en ’s nachts - Vrouwtje steekt om bloed op te zuigen voor eitjes - Komt voor in warme, vochtige en beschutte plekken Waarom gevaarlijk? - Eén beet kan je hond besmetten met Leishmania - Symptomen: gewichtsverlies, huidproblemen, vermoeidheid, koorts, lange nagels Beschermings Tips - Gebruik Scalibor-halsbanden of anti-insect pipetten - Laat je hond ’s nachts binnen slapen - Vermijd stress en geef geen cortisonen bij besmetting - Laat je hond testen bij twijfel - Overweeg vaccinatie Zonder bescherming: tot 18% kans op besmetting Vroeg erbij zijn = beter behandelbaar Prognose Hoewel de parasiet meestal niet volledig verdwijnt, kunnen veel honden met de juiste behandeling jarenlang symptoomvrij blijven. Vroege diagnose en therapietrouw zijn cruciaal. NL translation ES: Leishmaniosis en Perros – Lo que debes saber ¿Qué es? La leishmaniosis es una enfermedad grave causada por el parásito Leishmania, transmitido por la picadura del flebótomo (mosca de la arena). Es común en zonas cálidas como España, activa de mayo a octubre. El flebótomo – el transmisor silencioso - Pequeño (2–4 mm), color amarillo-marrón - Activo al atardecer y por la noche - Sólo pican las hembras para obtener sangre - Vive en lugares húmedos, oscuros y protegidos ¿Por qué es peligrosa? - Una sola picadura puede infectar a tu perro - Síntomas: pérdida de peso, heridas en la piel, cansancio, fiebre, uñas largas Consejos de protección - Usa collares Scalibor o pipetas anti insectos - Que tu perro duerma dentro de casa - Evita el estrés y no uses corticoides si está infectado - Haz pruebas si hay sospecha - Considera la vacunación Sin protección: hasta un 18% de riesgo Detectarlo pronto es esencial Aunque no suele curarse por completo, la leishmaniosis puede controlarse. Con los cuidados adecuados, muchos perros llevan una vida feliz y estable. Pronóstico Con diagnóstico temprano y tratamiento constante, muchos perros permanecen sin síntomas durante años. ES translation DE: Leishmaniose bei Hunden – Was Sie wissen sollten Was ist das? Leishmaniose ist eine schwere Erkrankung, die durch den Parasiten Leishmania verursacht und durch den Stich der Sandmücke übertragen wird. Sie ist in warmen Ländern wie Spanien weit verbreitet und von Mai bis Oktober aktiv. Sandmücke – der lautlose Überträger – Nur 2–4 mm lang, gelblich-braun – Dämmerungs- und nachtaktiv – Nur Weibchen beißen, um Blut zu saugen – Lebt an feuchten, dunklen und geschützten Orten Warum ist sie gefährlich? Ein Biss kann Ihren Hund infizieren. Symptome: Gewichtsverlust, Hautwunden, Müdigkeit, Fieber, lange Krallen. Schutztipps: Verwenden Sie Scalibor-Halsbänder oder Insektenschutzpipetten. Lassen Sie Ihren Hund nachts im Haus schlafen. Vermeiden Sie Stress und geben Sie ihm kein Kortison, wenn er infiziert ist. Testen Sie Ihren Hund im Zweifelsfall. Erwägen Sie eine Impfung. Ohne Schutz: Bis zu 18 % Infektionsrisiko. Früherkennung ist entscheidend. Leishmaniose kann in der Regel nicht vollständig geheilt, aber kontrolliert werden. Mit der richtigen Pflege führen viele Hunde ein glückliches und angenehmes Leben. Prognose: Bei frühzeitiger Diagnose und konsequenter Behandlung bleiben viele Hunde jahrelang beschwerdefrei. DE translation french leish translation FR : Leishmaniose chez le chien – Ce qu'il faut savoir Qu'est-ce que c'est ? La leishmaniose est une maladie grave causée par le parasite Leishmania, transmise par la piqûre d'un phlébotome. Fréquente dans les pays chauds comme l'Espagne, elle est active de mai à octobre. Phénomène : un propagateur silencieux - Longueur : seulement 2 à 4 mm, brun-jaunâtre - Actif au crépuscule et la nuit - Seules les femelles piquent pour se nourrir de sang - Vit dans des endroits humides, sombres et abrités Pourquoi est-ce dangereux ? - Une seule morsure peut infecter votre chien. - Symptômes : perte de poids, lésions cutanées, fatigue, fièvre, ongles longs. Conseils de protection - Utilisez des colliers Scalibor ou des pipettes anti-insectes. - Laissez votre chien dormir à l'intérieur la nuit. - Évitez le stress et ne lui administrez pas de cortisone en cas d'infection. - Testez votre chien en cas de doute. - Envisagez la vaccination. Sans protection : jusqu'à 18 % de risque d'infection. Un dépistage précoce est essentiel. La leishmaniose ne se guérit généralement pas complètement, mais elle peut être contrôlée. Avec des soins appropriés, de nombreux chiens vivent heureux et en bonne santé. Pronostic Grâce à un diagnostic précoce et à un traitement régulier, de nombreux chiens restent asymptomatiques pendant des années. NL: Leishmaniose bij Honden – Wat je moet weten Wat is het? Leishmaniose is een ernstige ziekte veroorzaakt door de parasiet Leishmania, overgedragen via een beet van de zandvlieg. Deze kleine mugachtige leeft in warme landen zoals Spanje en is actief van mei t/m oktober. Zandvlieg – de stille overdrager - Slechts 2–4 mm groot, geelbruin, lijkt op een mug - Actief in de schemering en ’s nachts - Vrouwtje steekt om bloed op te zuigen voor eitjes - Komt voor in warme, vochtige en beschutte plekken Waarom gevaarlijk? - Eén beet kan je hond besmetten met Leishmania - Symptomen: gewichtsverlies, huidproblemen, vermoeidheid, koorts, lange nagels Beschermings Tips - Gebruik Scalibor-halsbanden of anti-insect pipetten - Laat je hond ’s nachts binnen slapen - Vermijd stress en geef geen cortisonen bij besmetting - Laat je hond testen bij twijfel - Overweeg vaccinatie Zonder bescherming: tot 18% kans op besmetting Vroeg erbij zijn = beter behandelbaar Prognose Hoewel de parasiet meestal niet volledig verdwijnt, kunnen veel honden met de juiste behandeling jarenlang symptoomvrij blijven. Vroege diagnose en therapietrouw zijn cruciaal. NL leish translation ES: Leishmaniosis en Perros – Lo que debes saber ¿Qué es? La leishmaniosis es una enfermedad grave causada por el parásito Leishmania, transmitido por la picadura del flebótomo (mosca de la arena). Es común en zonas cálidas como España, activa de mayo a octubre. El flebótomo – el transmisor silencioso - Pequeño (2–4 mm), color amarillo-marrón - Activo al atardecer y por la noche - Sólo pican las hembras para obtener sangre - Vive en lugares húmedos, oscuros y protegidos ¿Por qué es peligrosa? - Una sola picadura puede infectar a tu perro - Síntomas: pérdida de peso, heridas en la piel, cansancio, fiebre, uñas largas Consejos de protección - Usa collares Scalibor o pipetas anti insectos - Que tu perro duerma dentro de casa - Evita el estrés y no uses corticoides si está infectado - Haz pruebas si hay sospecha - Considera la vacunación Sin protección: hasta un 18% de riesgo Detectarlo pronto es esencial Aunque no suele curarse por completo, la leishmaniosis puede controlarse. Con los cuidados adecuados, muchos perros llevan una vida feliz y estable. Pronóstico Con diagnóstico temprano y tratamiento constante, muchos perros permanecen sin síntomas durante años. ES leish translation DE: Leishmaniose bei Hunden – Was Sie wissen sollten Was ist das? Leishmaniose ist eine schwere Erkrankung, die durch den Parasiten Leishmania verursacht und durch den Stich der Sandmücke übertragen wird. Sie ist in warmen Ländern wie Spanien weit verbreitet und von Mai bis Oktober aktiv. Sandmücke – der lautlose Überträger – Nur 2–4 mm lang, gelblich-braun – Dämmerungs- und nachtaktiv – Nur Weibchen beißen, um Blut zu saugen – Lebt an feuchten, dunklen und geschützten Orten Warum ist sie gefährlich? Ein Biss kann Ihren Hund infizieren. Symptome: Gewichtsverlust, Hautwunden, Müdigkeit, Fieber, lange Krallen. Schutztipps: Verwenden Sie Scalibor-Halsbänder oder Insektenschutzpipetten. Lassen Sie Ihren Hund nachts im Haus schlafen. Vermeiden Sie Stress und geben Sie ihm kein Kortison, wenn er infiziert ist. Testen Sie Ihren Hund im Zweifelsfall. Erwägen Sie eine Impfung. Ohne Schutz: Bis zu 18 % Infektionsrisiko. Früherkennung ist entscheidend. Leishmaniose kann in der Regel nicht vollständig geheilt, aber kontrolliert werden. Mit der richtigen Pflege führen viele Hunde ein glückliches und angenehmes Leben. Prognose: Bei frühzeitiger Diagnose und konsequenter Behandlung bleiben viele Hunde jahrelang beschwerdefrei. DE leish translation Links to translations FR - Traduction Française DE - Deutsche Übersetzung NL - Nederlandse vertaling ES - Traducción al español link to tranlastions

Barkinside rescues dogs from the local area and throughout Spain. We also assist other rescues that need our help, if requested and we are able. Dog collars impregnated with deltamethrin are used to control the infection of reservoir dogs. Leishmaniosis cannot be transmitted from dog to humans Barkinside advises that all dogs in and from Spain should have a blood test annually. LEISHMANIASIS Seroprevalence : "...the frequency of individuals in a population who have a particular element and especially antibodies to an infectious agent in their blood serum..." If caught early and not affecting the main organs, Leishmaniosis can be treated and controlled very effectively and the dog can lead a long and happy life. Dogs are the main host and main reservoir of Leishmania infantum, a parasite that causes death in symptomatic dogs (canine leishmaniasis), when not treated. This parasite is transmitted through the bite of a sandfly (a small insect related to mosquitoes and flies) in tropical and subtropical countries, but direct transmission between dogs, and from pregnant dogs to their puppies, exists. A dog’s immune response can contain the infection, preventing active disease, for months-to-years; it can take up to 7 years from the point of infection before signs of disease develop. Canine Symptoms commonly include: skin problems (especially around the head and pressure points), enlarged lymph nodes enlarged spleen, eye problems, weight loss, lethargy, reduced appetite, nose bleeds, and vomiting and diarrhoea. There are many common blood test abnormalities seen in Leishmania infection – although none of these are specific for the infection. Canine leishmaniasis is expanding to the Northern Hemisphere, where it was barely known.This is due to climate change and the importation of dogs. Several vaccines have been developed in the last decade, but their efficacy is limited and not guaranteed to be 100% effective, this includes the innoculation available in Spain. Veterinary researchers are still waiting for the ideal drug that can eliminate the parasite from target organs and limit transmission. How it spreads: When female sandflies bite and feed on blood of an infected host, they can acquire the Leishmania parasites. These parasites can then be transmitted to another host by the same sandfly species during a subsequent blood meal. Additionally, Leishmania can be passed from a mother to her child, from a female dog to her puppy, or through the sharing of syringes. In southern European countries, Canine leishmaniasis, (now referred to as "CanL"), seroprevalence reaches high levels. Prevelance in Spain: CanL is widespread in Spain. It can be considered endemic in almost the entire territory. In the southeast section of the country, the seroprevalence was calculated at 23.7%. Hot spots have been found in the Axarquia region (Malaga). Figures are lower in central Spain (1–5%) and in the North, whereas in the Pyrenees and northeastern areas, 19.5% prevalence was found, mainly among the hunting dog population. Low prevalence numbers (0–2.5%) were found in the Canary Islands, although imported cases were not ruled out. This disease is mostly unknown by veterinarians outside the endemic areas. In Humans the parasite manifests in various forms, causing visceral and cutaneous leishmaniasis in populations in the Mediterranean Basin, North Africa, South America, and West Asia. Cutaneous leishmaniasis: (caused by Leishmania tropica), causes skin sores which are often self-healing within a few months, but which may leave ugly scars; it occurs worldwide, including the Mediterranean coast. Visceral leishmaniasis: (caused by Leishmania infantum), causes systemic disease, presenting with fever, malaise, weight loss and anaemia, swelling of the spleen, liver and lymph nodes; most of the cases reported worldwide occur in Bangladesh, Brazil, India, Nepal and Sudan. Risk for people A noteworthy number of leishmaniasis cases in the European Union (EU) come from outside Europe, often due to travel to tropical countries where leishmaniasis is more prevalent. Vaccination and treatment: Currently, there is no available vaccination for this parasite. However, various treatments exist, although over time, the parasite has developed resistance to some of these medications. Protective measures include: using methods like mosquito nets treated with insect repellent, applying insect repellent directly to your skin, managing the presence of insects around your home. RESOURCES: CLICK HERE t o download a copy of this page. CLICK HERE to download a copy of "Canine Leishmaniasis: Update on Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention." Department of Parasitology, University of Granada, Spain. Or click here to read online. CLICK HERE to download a Factsheet provided by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (An agency of the European Union). Or click here to read online. CLICK HERE to download a copy of "Surveillance, prevention and control of leishmaniases in the European Union and its neighbouring countries" provided by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. Or click here to read it online.

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