Antimicrobial resistance and “the rise of the superbugs” is the topic of the moment here in the UK! Last week the newly appointed Commercial Secretary Jim O’Neill called on drugs [&hellip
Everything a pet owner should know about pets and antibiotics – and how YOU can help in the fight against antibiotic resistance We have teamed up with the pet care [&hellip
Veterinary nurses can play a vital role in achieving and maintaining high standards of infection control, say leading veterinary professionals. RVNs are now being urged to use a free self-audit practice [&hellip
1. How significant is infected dermatitis to the overall health of a dog? Superficial bacterial skin infections or pyoderma rarely cause significant illness. The clinical signs include itching, pustules, scaling [&hellip
Staphylococcus aureus can also be found in the nose, intestinal tract or skin of a small percentage of normal, healthy horses, although the frequency with which it is found varies [&hellip
The differences between bacteria and viruses Author – Elaine Pendlebury BA BSc BVetMed DMS MRCVS Senior Veterinary Surgeon (Science & Welfare) PDSA Bacteria (singular is bacterium) are one celled living organisms [&hellip
Our dog Jessie contracted MRSA on April 15th after going in for a routine spaying operation. The vet said everything had gone well and she should be back to her [&hellip
My story is how the Bella Moss foundation really touched my life and saved my best friends life. I had come to the end of the road with my dog [&hellip
