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- Ask The Vet: Curious, Often Harmless Dog Behaviors
by Pat Bradley, DVM © JG, full name on file for privacy Bob, in his Parti Colors!Hello Dr Pat .... Bob, my dog, is a great boy in all ways, but he tends to like to chew and eat a piece of paper most evenings after dinner. Also, after dinner,...
- Ask The Vet: Natural Remedies For Doggie Diarrhea
by Pat Bradley, DVM No Pepto Bismol, Please! Dear Dr. Pat: On and off my dog seems to get into things that she shouldn't and the next thing I know she has diarrhea. My veterinarian always gives me a prescription for a bag of dog food...
- Meet Dr. Pat: Our New Staff Veterinarian
by Carrie Boyko Dr. Pat Bradley, our new "ASK THE VET" Columnist, is here to meet you today. She and I are thrilled to share her 25+ years of veterinary experience with you. I would like to give you a taste of her journey where it started, at LSU. After...
- Ask The Vet: Why Is My Dog So Restless?
by Jacki Bert(c) reader copyright on fileGranville, a Newfoundland Dear Dr. Jacki: My dog is a 9 year old Newfoundland who is showing his age but is healthy. I have had him checked by our veterinarian for an odd behavior and gotten no reason for it....
- Mucus In Dog Stool
It is normal to observe some amount of mucus in dog stool sometimes. However, one should take note of mucus if observed regularly for a few days. The slimy, white mucus is the substance that lines the intestines. It helps keep the colon moist and...
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ASK THE VET, with Dr. Pat: Dogs and Salmonella Infection
by Pat Bradley, DVM
(c) Joanne B., reader copyright on file
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Dear Dr Pat:
Can dogs get sick from eating foods contaminated with Salmonella?
From Carrie
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Dear Carrie:
Yes. Some dogs get really, really sick, and Salmonella is cultured from their stools. But that’s not the whole story. Years ago I read a study in which the researchers cultured the stools of lots of normal dogs and found 30% were shedding Salmonella. Normal dogs! No diarrhea!
Wolves and wild dogs eat raw meat -- their systems are made to eat raw meat. Zoos feed their extremely valuable animals raw meat…because it’s the best thing to feed, not because they can’t afford kibble.
But maybe I’m just jaded. I live in Arkansas where I’ve watched dogs eat been-out-in-the-sun-in-100-
The hydrochloric acid in a stomach is extremely dangerous to any living organism that ventures down a throat. So I consider the average healthy dog well able to deal with Salmonella or any other bacteria that gets swallowed. When an animal gets sick, I consider it an immune system red flag, the same as I would a person whose skin got infected every time she got a scratch.
Salmonella is a human health risk, and because of that risk, pet foods have gotten a lot of media coverage recently. Salmonella bacteria have been found in dry and canned pet foods, raw and cooked vegetables, and raw meat and eggs.
Here’s a link that gives tips for minimizing risk of infection with Salmonella organisms:
American Veterinary Medical Association's Health Information on Salmonella
My conclusion after reading the article? Feeding our pets is too dangerous, and we should stop!!! Oh wait….am I forgetting something?
Dr. Pat
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Dr. Pat's opinion or advice does not replace an actual exam with a veterinarian
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Finally, thanks to Joanne B. for providing the photo of our cover dogs, Snapple and Jack. Their mom works tirelessly rescuing dogs and helping fledgling agility competitors learn the ropes. Thanks Joanne!
Don't miss Patches, the All Things Dog Blog's family cat, as she stumbles over Dr. Pat's comments.
Finally, thanks to Joanne B. for providing the photo of our cover dogs, Snapple and Jack. Their mom works tirelessly rescuing dogs and helping fledgling agility competitors learn the ropes. Thanks Joanne!
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- Ask The Vet: Curious, Often Harmless Dog Behaviors
by Pat Bradley, DVM © JG, full name on file for privacy Bob, in his Parti Colors!Hello Dr Pat .... Bob, my dog, is a great boy in all ways, but he tends to like to chew and eat a piece of paper most evenings after dinner. Also, after dinner,...
- Ask The Vet: Natural Remedies For Doggie Diarrhea
by Pat Bradley, DVM No Pepto Bismol, Please! Dear Dr. Pat: On and off my dog seems to get into things that she shouldn't and the next thing I know she has diarrhea. My veterinarian always gives me a prescription for a bag of dog food...
- Meet Dr. Pat: Our New Staff Veterinarian
by Carrie Boyko Dr. Pat Bradley, our new "ASK THE VET" Columnist, is here to meet you today. She and I are thrilled to share her 25+ years of veterinary experience with you. I would like to give you a taste of her journey where it started, at LSU. After...
- Ask The Vet: Why Is My Dog So Restless?
by Jacki Bert(c) reader copyright on fileGranville, a Newfoundland Dear Dr. Jacki: My dog is a 9 year old Newfoundland who is showing his age but is healthy. I have had him checked by our veterinarian for an odd behavior and gotten no reason for it....
- Mucus In Dog Stool
It is normal to observe some amount of mucus in dog stool sometimes. However, one should take note of mucus if observed regularly for a few days. The slimy, white mucus is the substance that lines the intestines. It helps keep the colon moist and...