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Welcome to the MRSA superbug infection in pets and animals open discussion forum. Please feel free to start a new topic or reply to any existing topics. No need to register to use this forum. Just feel free to share your experiences of MRSA in animals such as dogs, cats, horses etc. MRSA is something you should know about prior to allowing your pet to have surgery by your vet.
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Sticky: Bella Moss Foundation
Posted by Jill Moss (Founder) IP Address 86.158.45.171 |
Last Reply April 11, 2008
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Started April 11, 2008 at 12:40 |
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Due to the great success of the one day mrsa seminars we put on last year with the support and help of Jansenn Animal Health, we are now repeating four more in areas we did not cover. A list of eminent speakers from RVC and Liverpool will present to practicing vets and nurses on how to protect practices from mrsa and other serious bacterium. Pet owners please let your vets know about these seminars http://www.thebellamossfoundation.com/downloads/InviteFINAL.pdf click on the link to download the PDF Brochure from The Bella Moss Foundation website |
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Sticky: Forum Rules
Posted by Moderator IP Address 217.128.26.147 |
Last Reply October 25, 2007
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Started June 5, 2007 at 08:40 |
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A few weeks ago, Jill and I posted a new set of rules for this forum. We felt that these rules were unambiguous. Nevertheless, over the last few weeks, there has been a considerable amount of discussion and argument about moderation of this site, so I feel that now is a good moment to repeat what is and is not acceptable. The rules are as follows: a) All posts must show respect for other people's opinions, and courtesy to other forum users. b) Forum members must try to remain ‘on-topic’ within a particular thread. c) This forum is provided to allow the exchange of ideas and experiences in relation to mrsa in pets. d) Other subjects may be discussed from time to time. However we reserve the right to remove any that look like dominating the whole forum, are repetitive, or which we think are inappropiate for this site. d) In particular, we will delete unsubstantiated accusations or claims against the veterinary profession, the petfood industry or academia (or anyon... read more |
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Freedom Foods?
Posted by Dog Lover IP Address 195.93.21.2 |
Last Reply May 12, 2008
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Started March 13, 2007 at 13:48 |
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Thank God for the 'undercover' people who have found out about this, probably would be called 'extremists though by some on here! We can only imagine what the farms who are not freedom foods farms are like! See more footage at http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=-1876191699261303823 Grim conditions and cruelty on farms promising to meet high ethical standards have been revealed in a shocking undercover investigation. Farms supplying leading stores are guilty of "appalling" animal abuse, it is claimed. Undercover filming on one farm, which boasts high welfare standards, shows a duck being punched. Workers on the farm are also seen treating the ducks roughly, grabbing them around the throats, kicking and throwing them. • See video footage from the investigation, including a brief scene showing the duck punching, here Shocking conditions on a number of farms sancti... read more |
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Tumours or lungworm or what?
Posted by Michaela IP Address 81.155.125.215 |
Last Reply May 12, 2008
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Started May 8, 2008 at 04:12 |
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After my 6 1/2 year old Bernese had been off his food for a couple of weeks - normally he lives and dies for his food - I had him x-rayed today. Vet said he found numerous small tumours in his chest and thought the primary one was in the liver. But then he threw me completely in saying there was a chance it could be lungworms....and the apparent tumours are cysts or abscesses. Home I trundle with a suitcase full of Panacur granules, a truckload of antibiotics and a box of Prednisolone....for a dog which at present doesn't want to eat. My vet is a terrificly nice chap but he is young, inexperienced and clearly out of his depth. I don't want to drag my unwell dog from vet to vet but I need a competent second opinion. Could someone PLEASE recommend a specialist, or clinic, savvy in tumors - or lungworm! preferably with access to sophisticated diagnostic imaging equipment. Southwest of England preferred...but I'd travel any distance. I need names of particular people, not just ... read more |
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forarm intrapment in cats
Posted by spencer IP Address 136.8.150.6 |
Last Reply May 12, 2008
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Started April 21, 2008 at 20:52 |
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i have a cat who had here lhs front leg trap in here coaler for ( 7 days she whent missing ) its right up under here front leg pit, she has had about 7 ops to try and close it up but all have broken down with in 4-5 days, its has cost me £1650 and 9 months back & forth to the vets, what do i do now any cream any help greatful, need help for my poor girl smokey :-( |
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pets-mrsa.com left hand menu bar
Posted by BMF IP Address 81.159.186.51 |
Last Reply May 8, 2008
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Started May 8, 2008 at 23:51 |
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Please do check this side bar menu on our website as you can access so much information in this section Jill Moss President of BMF is going to be touring the UK over the next couple of weeks taking mrsa seminars on the road for practising vets. If you are in need of urgent advise regarding your pets health over the next fortnight please do email info@thebellamossfoundation.com and a BMF representative will respond to you |
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MRSA passing from rabbits to children
Posted by Mom of 3 IP Address 68.205.13.95 |
Last Reply May 6, 2008
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Started April 29, 2008 at 21:54 |
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I have three children that all have MRSA. We also have a pet rabbit that lives on the back porch and in the house. I haven't noticed any signs of the rabbit being sick, but I was wondering if the rabbit is a possible carrier of the MRSA affecting my three small children. How do I find out if my rabbit has MRSA? |
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mrsa
Posted by sarah IP Address 87.194.26.79 |
Last Reply May 6, 2008
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Started May 2, 2008 at 11:39 |
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my gran is in hospital n as contracted a mrsa bug in the nasal area is she goin to die she is 87 and just got over a chest infection she as dementior the doctors have administerd a cream for her nose and she doesnt like it she plays up is there anything else the nurses can do ? |
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My mother, her cats and her MRSA
Posted by Jennifer IP Address 12.144.53.68 |
Last Reply May 6, 2008
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Started May 5, 2008 at 22:18 |
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Hello, My mother was recently diagnosed with MRSA and she isnt sure about her cats? She was told she can no longer clean the litter box cause of the MRSA and also that she might have gotten MRSA from her cats or she could give MRSA to her cats. Anyone know if this is true? I have been doing tons of research and cant find anything concrete. Thanks so much Jennifer |
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MRSA in Rabbit
Posted by christine IP Address 62.255.32.17 |
Last Reply May 2, 2008
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Started March 27, 2006 at 12:05 |
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Just wondering if anyone has any experience at all of MRSA in rabbits? One of my house rabbits has an abscess in her chest which has come back as containing pus which is MRSA, she's booked in for surgery tomorrow to remove this abscess and I am very worried as you can imagine. Christine |
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pet blood bank
Posted by BMF IP Address 86.142.179.234 |
Last Reply May 1, 2008
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Started April 25, 2008 at 11:18 |
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www.petbloodbankuk.org UK registered charity find out how you can help |
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website on mrsa transmision
Posted by BMF IP Address 86.144.196.202 |
Last Reply April 27, 2008
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Started April 27, 2008 at 18:50 |
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http://www.wormsandgermsblog.com/ A mew website on mrsa transmission issues by Univerity of Guelph Ontario Canada well worth checking out |
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Human to pet MRSA
Posted by W Kelly IP Address 88.104.75.50 |
Last Reply April 26, 2008
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Started April 26, 2008 at 11:25 |
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Hi All New to the site. I have posted on MRSA human site before! I have MRSA in my nose and throat after having contracting this through surgery. Can this be passed onto pets? I have 2 cats that I love dearly and would like to make sure I cannot infect them. Any tips or advice would be great. W Kelly |
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MRSA- ADDISON'S DISEASE
Posted by Cheryl Autry IP Address 64.12.117.80 |
Last Reply April 23, 2008
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Started April 16, 2008 |
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My 11 yr old westie who has had Addison's disease for 7 years was just diagnosed with MRSA. She had a torn cruciate and rather than perform surgery we did alternative therapy. Hydrotherapy, accupuncture and laser treatment. She has had a wonderful recovery with her knee, but ended up with a terrible skin infection in November. My vet did scrapings and put her on antibiotics and shampoos for bacteria and yeast. After several rounds of antibiotics with no longterm results, she advised a dermatologist. The dermatologist did scrapings, cytology etc...ran tests to see what she was allergic to etc. She had many allergies to the outside grasses etc...but the last culture showed MRSA. She is now on her second round of the only antibiotic to treat MRSA as well as a topical ointment. We will be going back for a recheck end of month. My questions are although not proven, I believe it came from the hydrotherapy seesions...the timeline totally fits. I live in Chicago the winters are cold and usu... read more |
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cat death from bugs in food
Posted by sam IP Address 66.72.103.246 |
Last Reply April 23, 2008
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Started December 30, 2006 at 06:49 |
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I bought a bag of dry cat food, purina, it was the first itme using it. after 3 days i noticed flying and crawling brown bugs in the food, took food away and all my cats got violently ill. i've had one put to sleep she has pharyngitis and they all got upper respiratory infections. How can I prove it was those bugs. I have one bug saved and the cat food. my one cat is still frozen at the vet and he doesn't know how to do autopsy or what to look for. |
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dog has horrible boils on back
Posted by Lynn IP Address 67.175.34.19 |
Last Reply April 22, 2008
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Started April 11, 2008 at 14:12 |
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Hello Can someone help with this very unusual situation with our Chesapeake Retriever... About a 1 1/2 weeks ago, I began to notice our 10 year old Chesapeake was having some problems sitting down and getting up with her back legs. I also noticed albeit very subtle, she was not quite walking right outdoors. Her back legs seemed somewhat week. Then she began to become disinterested in eating which is not like her at all. She preferred to lay down to eat her food. I finally took her in to the vet who diagnosed her with arthritis and put her on Deramaxx, Tramadal and Dasuquin. Within four days, she began to have the most horrible, bloody boils all over her back. We took her into an emergency center which they put her on an antibiotic and took a culture of the boils. Witin two more days, we had to take her to a specialty clinic where they saw elevations in her liver and kidney. She in now back home, levels are normal but we are now waiting to see if her kidneys wil... read more |
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mrsa transHmission from dogs to people
Posted by Susan b ergen IP Address 70.145.125.87 |
Last Reply April 15, 2008
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Started April 12, 2008 at 12:08 |
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Hi, just wanted to know if this is possible |
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cruelty disguised as art
Posted by BMF IP Address 86.136.188.14 |
Last Reply April 14, 2008
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Started April 14, 2008 at 17:40 |
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http://www.petitiononline.com/ea6gk/petition.html PLease visit this website and sign the petition its a horrific act of cruelty we must all stop |
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Calling vet out of hours
Posted by tilly IP Address 86.151.163.220 |
Last Reply April 11, 2008
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Started January 23, 2008 at 23:13 |
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I have heard over the past few days how the ambulance service has been tested to the limit with 999 calls,as people would rather call them than call the nhs 24. The question I have is,what would you consider calling a vet out of hours for,and what would you consider an emergency situation that could not wait till the next day? Also what have you called the vet out of hours for? out of hours i mean anything from probably 8pm till 8am the following day. Do you think Vets should be there to answer questions in the middle of the night,that are not an emergency? eg my dog has a lump!,my bitch has a litter of pups and what should I feed her? what should I feed a baby rabbit etc. |
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JUne dog show volubteers needed
Posted by BMF IP Address 86.158.45.171 |
Last Reply April 11, 2008
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Started April 11, 2008 at 14:22 |
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JUne 14/15 a dog show in Kent would anyone be able to vlunteer to man our stand for two days and give out our information leaflets |
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