Something about Doggy Hospitals and Kennels

[ShardaBaker]

Hello everyone!

This bit of information was shared by a certain reader of mine about some kennels and hospitals.

Here is what she has to say;

I have a pure bred cocker spaniel who is now six years old. Last fall I had to leave her in a boarding kennel for two nights. Later she developed little dry scaly spots all over her body. After the vet tried various medications and treatments, she took a blood sample and sent it to a Lab. When the results came back she called me and said almost in disbelief, my dog had MRSA staph infection.

I mentioned this to my doctor and he said MRSA was in hospitals and kennels.

For those who don't know MRSA or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is a bacteria that can that can cause serious infection for both dogs and humans a like.

This bacteria can cause infection if it finds its way into a cut or graze.

This can result to boils, pimples, impetigo, skin abscesses and wound infections. What is scary about this certain bacteria is that it has the ability to enter into the bloodstream and cause serious internal infections including septicaemia (blood poisoning) , pneumonia (lung infection), osteomyelitis (bone infection), endocarditis (heart valve infection), etc.

People who has a weak immune system as well as those who have some health condition should be extremely careful about this problem.

MRSA can be cured by some antibiotics and some other drugs.

One of the most important thing to remember to avoid MRSA is to maintain your dog's hygiene and to check your dog's skin and coat for any lesions, broken skin, etc. If your dog has a wound it's very important that you clean the wound first.

If you suspect your dog to have MRSA consult your vet IMMEDIATELY.


If you have some more information or experience about this condition please post your comments.

[Sarah]

What is the treatment for MSRA and is it a cure or is this something that has to be continuously treated for the rest of the dogs life?

[PoodlePoodie]

I suggest you use oatmeal soap on the dry skin. This soap will maintain the proper moisture if the skin.