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.
Iron deficiency is a common cause of anaemia. In Australia current clinical management recommends use of oral iron. (in appropriate doses and for sufficient duration) as first-line therapy for most patients presenting with of iron-deficiency. anaemia (IDA). An iron infusion is sometimes recommended for people who are low in iron (iron deficient). Usually iron can be given orally. but sometimes patients experience side-effects from oral iron (stomach upsets, constipation) or there are situations. when oral iron is ineffective or cannot be used, and an iron infusion may be recommended.