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.
Alternatively, quercetin is available in pill form as a supplement. To work out the correct dosage, you should multiply the weight of your dog (in pounds) by 8. For example, a dog weighing 40 pounds should be given 320 mg of quercetin. This should be given to your dog once every 24 hours. You may choose to split the dosage into two, applied each 12 hours. Quercetin is a natural supplement which is certainly safe for use in dogs when given in the right dosage. As always, you need to gain the approval of your vet prior to usage of this supplement. Do not overdose your pet on this supplement.