What To Know About Superbugs and Your Pet

Is your pet getting repeat infections? Continued use of antibiotics can lead to a pet developing “superbugs”. Superbugs are bacteria that become resistant to antibiotics making them tough to treat. When your pet takes antibiotics, not all bacteria are killed. Some can survive and develop mutations that allow them to resist the effects of the antibiotics.

To prevent superbugs and avoid the overuse of antibiotics, it’s important to strengthen your pet’s immune system. Avoiding food allergens and feeding a low carbohydrate diet can help along with regular exercise and vet visits. If your pet has an ongoing infection, consider immune-boosting supplements like Power Probiotic, Olive Leaf Extract and our Immune Support Kit.

How To Fight SuperBugs

Pets get superbugs just like people do. Pets can get a chronic infection that just keeps coming back. Superbugs in pets occur when bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites develop the ability to resist the effects of the antimicrobial drugs (such as antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals) that were designed to kill them. This can occur when a pet gets a chronic infection and needs recurrent antibiotics. The number of reported cases of superbugs is increasing in both cats and dogs. One such bacteria is methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MRSP), similar to MRSA in humans. If your pet is getting chronic infections, it could be due to their diet. Feeding a low carbohydrate, hypoallergenic diet can often help along with using a few immune support supplements like probiotics, Olive Leaf Extract and Immune Harmony.