Streptococcus in the news. Streptococcus suis, a species of Streptococci found in pigs, has recently caused a rash of human infections in China. Human-to-human contact does not seem to be the bacteria's mode of transport, rather, Streptococcus suis is contracted by contact with or the consumption of infected pigs.
Giving your dog iron supplement pills, made for human consumption, isnât the way to go. We give our youngest dog this canine-formulated iron supplement after it was confirmed that she was mildly deficient. Weâve since improved her diet. Finding out the underlying reasons for low iron levels is extremely important.
Immediate Treatment. If you witnessed your dog eating onions, your vet can induce vomiting if it's within a few hours' time frame. She also can administer activated charcoal to help absorb toxins in the animal's system. If blood tests show that hemolytic anemia is occurring, your dog might need a blood transfusion.