How Do I Treat My Dog’s E. coli?
Your veterinarian can use several treatments, depending on the level of progression of the infection when your dog arrives at the animal hospital. These can include:
The outlook for treatment is often bleak, although catching the condition quickly can help improve the dog’s chances.
If your dog tests negative for E. coli, check out another article that highlights some other bacterial infections your vet may investigate.
Does My Dog Have E. coli?
E. coli is only harmful in large, or concentrated amounts. The symptoms of infection can include:
Although E. coli has to be very concentrated to actually hurt your dog, things can happen quickly with this infection. If you think that your dog might have E. coli, be sure to make a veterinary appointment as soon as possible.
Sadly, the most common cases of E. coli in dogs are in puppies. The condition is extremely common in puppies who have unhealthy mothers (such as stray animals). Puppies who are born in an unclean environment are susceptible to this infection. Adult dogs can also get E. coli from certain foods that they might eat. Feeding raw meat can increase your dog’s risk of contracting this infection.
When you take your dog to the vet for a suspected E. coli case, this is what you can expect:
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“It can affect them if it goes into the gastrointestinal tract,” Fisher said. “It can irritate the stomach or the intestines; that’s why we see those signs of vomiting and diarrhea.”
Cecilia Fisher, a Veterinarian at Cape Coral Pet Vet, says if your pet drank any contaminated water, to keep an eye on your pet. Fisher said that you should look for signs of your pet vomiting or having an upset stomach.
Fisher said that if any signs of sickness dont go away within 24 hours, you should take your pet to see the vet. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — The Cape Coral water boil alert has been lifted, but people are thinking ahead — wondering what to do if another water boil alert happens again, and what might happen to their animals if they consume the affected water.
We spoke with a veterinarian about E. coli in the water and how it affects pets. Her best advice is to take the same precautions as you would for your own drinking water: either boil the water or provide bottled water for your pets to drink.