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
Humans and animals all carry their own specialised colonies of bacteria. These are generally harmless in the normal course of events and serve to prevent the growth of alien bacteria [&hellip
Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is only one of a number of bacteria that can be resistant to lots of different antibiotics. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a relatively common finding in long-standing [&hellip
What are MRSP and Staphylococcus pseudintermedius? Staphylococcus pseudintermedius is a bacterium that is commonly found on the skin or in the nose or intestinal tract of 50% of more of [&hellip
Troy, our 12 1/2 year old Wire Fox Terrier, had an ear infection and diagnosed with MRSA in April, 2008. Immediately, we contacted Jill and Lori at the Bella Moss [&hellip
I lost my beautiful Rosie on July 25th 2007. She had been ill with skin / allergy problems and also cervical disc disease for several years. In January 2007 she [&hellip
