What can you tell me about staph infection in dogs?

Answer by  kirri (478)

Staph infections are very dangerous for all animals. This infection is contagious to you and your family. your dog needs to see a vet immediate as this can be lethal.

Answer by  Jane42 (201)

Staph infection in dogs is usually a skin disease, and is bacterial. Symptoms are yellow pustules, reddening of skin, and hair loss. It can be treated by cutting away the hair, using antibiotic shampoo and antibiotic ointment. Oral antibiotics can also be used. The dog may have to wear a collar so that it won't disturb the treated area.

Answer by  katharine (3981)

If your dog has a staph infection you should take it to a vet immediately. Staph infections can become serious quickly and need treatment.

Answer by  katharine (3981)

Staph infections in dogs is similar to staph infections in humans. It can be serious if not treated and is treated with antibiotics.

Answer by  patti (29325)

All dogs carry staphlyococcus bacteria on their skin. It is not a problem until the skin is broken by injury or irritation from fleas, allergy, etc. and the bacteria enters and causes infection. Antibiotics are necessary to treat the infection. If untreated, a staph infection will spread and eventually kill the dog.

Answer by  alrac (197)

Staph is short for Staphylococcus, a type of bacteria which are commonly on the skin of both dogs and humans. The bacteria can become an infection of the skin, which can vary in severity. Often staph infections are a secondary problem caused by allergies or parasites. Both oral and topical antibiotics are used to treat staph. Call your vet.

Answer by  gbella (216)

Staph bacterias naturally occur on dogs and humans skin. The bacteria becomes an infection when the dog becomes immuno compromised. Staph infections should always be cultured so you can start the animal on the appropriate antibiotics.

Answer by  Tabatha (440)

Staph infections in canines are a bacterial skin infection that can be caused by several factors. Allergies, poor care from owner, weak immune system, and hormonal problems can all cause staph infections. A vet will perform a microscopic test to see if it is bacterial. If so, oral and topical medication may be given.

Answer by  aeturnus (474)

Staph infections that occur in dogs are signified by the following symptoms: red lesions on the skin that may or may not have pimples or scabs. These lesions are often red circles with center spots, and they can appear similar to lesions caused by ringworm.

Answer by  strawberry (124)

Sure I can. Well staph infection in dogs is very dangerous and horrible thing that could happen to our little pets, you must do everything in your power to make sure your dog does not get sick especially does not get staph infection it is a horrible thing to witness.

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

A dog really shouldn't catch staph but if yours has one or you think it does then you need to get to the vet right away a staph infection can take it's life if you don't. And they don't just go away without treatment. But your vet will be able to help you out.