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Can a person get a staph infection from a dog scratch IF they can is the staph infection contagious?
They are highly infections, not just to dogs, but to humans as well.
Can a dog get a staph infectionHow does a dog get a staph infection?
Yes, a dog gets a staph infection the same way a human would get a cyst, staph bacteria enters the body through a cut or small wound. (my dog had one right above his tailbone, the same place I had one) They are very painful, the dog should be taken to the vet as soon as possible.
Can staph infections spread to cats?
Yes, I recently took my dog to the vet, and it turned out there was a staph infection in both of his ears.
Can a human get staph infection from a dog?
Both human-to-animal and animal-to-human transmission of Staph (MRSA) are known to be possible. Although this use to be rare, with the constant mutation of drug resistant Staph it has become more commonplace. http://www.gjsentinel.com/featr/content/shared/living/pets/qa/qa111907.html These infections are not just limited to dog-to-human/human-to-dog but also a wide range of other animals including horses, pigs, cattle, sheep, cats, and rabbits as well. Good hygiene practices will lessen the your chances of a Staph infection but the bacteria is ever present in our environment and possibly the most common disease-causing bacteria in humans. http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/hip/Aresist/mrsafaq.htm http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/2109.html
Can you contact staph for your dog?
You can contact staph from your dog but it is rare when good hygiene practices are in place. Your dog can harbor the bacteria and transmit it through cut or scrap on the owners skin when they come in contact with bedding or infected skin.
My dog has pimple like rashes on her stomach and and she's about six years old and is and indoor dog What could this mean?
It could be a contact allergy, from something she lies on. It could also be a staph infection of the skin. The only way to know for sure is to have a vet look at it.
What does it mean if my dog has a red rash near his genitals?
It could mean a number of things. It could be a yeast infection, staph infection, an insect bite or allergy to the insect. Or it could be from other allergies, as well as a number of other causes. You need to take the dog to the vet ASAP to have him diagnosed and treated, and not let him possibly get worse, or suffer in discomfort.
Which dog breed can get acne?
Dogs do not get a true acne like humans do. Some breeds are more predisposed to it, such as the more bully headed breeds. It is normally caused by a staph infection and needs to be kept clean and dry. If it gets very bad, then you need to go to your Veterinarian and have the dog checked up and treated with antibiotics.
Can you stop the dog from licking himself after he pees?
no the dog will be cleaning to prevent infection and disease no the dog will be cleaning to prevent infection and disease
Can dog yeast infection transfer to human?
There is no such thing as a urinary yeast infection, but your dog can get a urinary tract infection. As for yeast infections, I'm not sure.
What does it mean if your dog has dry skin red bumps hair loss and dandruff?
There are a number of things that could cause this, or a combination of things. This could be an allergy, either environmental or food. Or it could be a staph or a yeast infection, and your dog could also have an allergy to fleas. The dry skin and dandruff (depending on the cause) is sometimes treated with a supplement containing vitaman E and Omega 6 fatty acids, with other ingredients essential for a healthy coat. Derm Caps is the brand our vet prefers, and comes in capsule form or liquid, that is mixed into their food. But you really need to have your vet examine the dog for a proper diagnosis and treatment. If it's a staph or yeast infection, it could get much worse, and lead to complications.
How do you draw infection out of a dog bite on a dog?
Go to a veterinarian immediatelyyour dog could die
