Bacterial Infections That Affect Cats and Dogs
Posted on 2009 under Cat Infections, Dog Immune System | 1 Comment12 Oct
There are many different types of bacteria some of which are good for your pet and others which are not. Unwanted bacteria can cause your cat or dog to become ill or cause an infection which can lead to more serious health problems, if not taken care of quickly.
Some of the symptoms of a bacterial infection include: Lethargy, fever, skin abscesses, pain, infections in cuts or scrapes, inflammation, redness, loss of appetite, purging, coughing and a runny nose.
Skin infections are caused by the Staph bacteria. Normally, these bacteria live on your cat or dogs skin without causing any problem at all. The infection occurs when the skin is scratched with their paws and an opening is made for them to infect. You can identify it by the scabs, red skin, yellow pustules and skin lesions that suddenly appear. Protecting your dog or cat from fleas, stress and ticks will help to minimize the chance they get this type of infection.
A Brucellosis infection usually occurs in dogs that are kenneled. Most of the time it spreads during breeding season through semen, vaginal discharge or urine that has been contaminated by the Brucella canis bacteria. Pregnant females that are infected are likely to either abort or the puppies die shortly after they are born.
Streptococcal infections often occur in young and old cats or dogs that have weak immune systems. Young pets immune systems are not strong enough to fight off this type of infection while older ones’ immune systems are not as strong as they once were.
Leptospirosis infection is extremely contagious. Contaminated water or soil is responsible for passing the spirochete bacteria from one animal to the next. The symptoms of this infection include: high fever, purging, conjunctivitis, weakness and the mucous membranes turning a red color. Dogs are more likely to get this type of infection than cats and it can be avoided by getting them vaccinated on a timely basis.
If you think your cat or dog has one of these types of infections then your vet will probably choose to put them on antibiotics. The treatment will be either topical or in drops, depending on which type of infection your pet has.
Giving your pet a regular dose of herbs can help to strengthen their immune systems so an infection can be avoided holistically. Dandelion, Milk Thistle, Echinacea Purpurea and Ashwagandha are all good for keeping the bodily and immune systems clean and strong. No doubt, it is better to stop these infections before they ever occur.
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