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.
In higher doses, pseudoephedrine has been found to cause toxicity in dogs and can even be fatal if the dose administered is high enough, so never be tempted to give your pet dog Claritin D. Before giving Claritin or Benadryl to your pet dog, always seek advice from your veterinarian. Medications such as Claritin are specifically designed to treat humans rather than pets, so although they do have many useful applications for animals, they can also cause side effects such as dry eyes and increased thirst.