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.
Depending on the severity of your anemia, as well as your age and weight, your doctor will recommend a dosage of 60 - 200 mg of elemental iron per day. This means taking one iron pill 2 - 3 time during the day. Make sure your doctor explains to you how many pills you should take in a day and when you should take them.