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.
Symptoms of iron deficiency in dogs include appetite loss, dark and tarry feces, pale gums, lethargy, lack of growth in young canines, rapid respiration, exercise intolerance and frequent infections. The most frequent cause of iron deficiency is anemia due to blood loss.ithout healthy red blood cells, adequate oxygen isn't carried to the cells in his body. In foods, iron is found primarily in organ meats, such as liver and kidney. If you feed your pet a raw diet rather than commercial dog food, make sure it contains iron-rich meats.