I've read that eating raw eggs can make animals' fur shiny -- but can they get salmonella from them?
Animals can definitely get Salmonella from raw eggs. There risk is less than that of humans, but it is still a problem. They can develop severe diarrhea and GI upset when infected and may require IV fluids and antibiotics to recover.
Further risk occurs to humans also. Not only can humans get Salmonella from raw eggs when handling the eggs themselves, but the Salmonella will also be present in the pet's food bowls. There have been cases of young children coming into
Posts Tagged ‘cat’
Some Dogs Love Cats!
by Lori S. December 20th, 2011 | Cats, Dogs
A heartwarming story concerning dogs hit the news wire early this month. Apparently, a yellow lab in Iowa rescued kittens trapped in a discarded cat food bag. The version of the events I read online stated that someone had placed an entire litter of kittens in the bag; then they threw the package onto a busy road. Part of the bag was smashed, killing several of the kittens, but two others survived. They lived because a smart dog brought the crumpled bag to its owner and wouldn’t give up until the owner saw the tiny kittens inside. Because of
Calicivirus
by Dena B. Baker DVM December 14th, 2011 | Animal Health, Ask the Vet, Cats
There's been an outbreak of feline calicivirus in our community - would it be a good idea to wash our cats' things with a bleach solution?
Feline calicivirus (FCV) is a virus that is one of the possible causes of upper respiratory infections and oral disease in cats. This disease cannot be transmitted from cats to humans. Cats that are infected by feline calicivirus can have an acute infection, chronic infection, or may not show any signs at all. Cats can become carriers of the infection after they contracted the virus, become sick, and recovered. The virus can be transmitted
Feline calicivirus (FCV) is a virus that is one of the possible causes of upper respiratory infections and oral disease in cats. This disease cannot be transmitted from cats to humans. Cats that are infected by feline calicivirus can have an acute infection, chronic infection, or may not show any signs at all. Cats can become carriers of the infection after they contracted the virus, become sick, and recovered. The virus can be transmitted
Do Pets Need Coats?
by Lori Teller DVM DABVP CVJ December 7th, 2011 | Ask the Vet
Do dogs and cats ever really need sweaters or coats in cold weather? What about boots?
Dogs and cats don't need sweaters and boots nearly as often as their owners think they do, except just to look even cuter, but there are times when they may be warranted.
Animals who are elderly or have very thin hair coats or very minimal body fat and musculature may be more comfortable with a sweater or jacket when the temperature drops to an extreme low. Animals who look miserable when it's cold and shiver uncontrollably will probably be more comfortable with an added layer.
Dogs and cats don't need sweaters and boots nearly as often as their owners think they do, except just to look even cuter, but there are times when they may be warranted.
Animals who are elderly or have very thin hair coats or very minimal body fat and musculature may be more comfortable with a sweater or jacket when the temperature drops to an extreme low. Animals who look miserable when it's cold and shiver uncontrollably will probably be more comfortable with an added layer.
Can Cats Control Their Curiosity?
by Lori S. December 6th, 2011 | Cats
One of the things I admire most about cats – curiosity. Sure, sometimes their penchant for exploring may cause them to end up in precarious, even life-threatening situations, yet unlike some pets that focus solely on the owner (dogs), felines live life to the fullest.
Most recently, Joe, my cat has been fascinated by pens. His favorite activity includes watching me work at my computer until the moment I reach for my pen. As soon as I pick one up, his eyes dilate, and he moves his body to the “ready” position. I can’t even finish writing one word, when
Most recently, Joe, my cat has been fascinated by pens. His favorite activity includes watching me work at my computer until the moment I reach for my pen. As soon as I pick one up, his eyes dilate, and he moves his body to the “ready” position. I can’t even finish writing one word, when
