Sled dog death during Iditarod - gastric ulcers
Anchorage, AK (US)

Incident Date: Wednesday, Dec 31, 2003
County: Anchorage

Disposition: Alleged

Abuser names unreleased

During the 2004 Iditarod, a sled dog named Takk, died due to blood loss associated with the presence of gastric ulcers. Ulcers are linked to anti-inflammatory drugs that are often used to mask injury.

References

• American Chronicle - January 24, 2006

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