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Hello Friend,
A cheery Thursday to you and your family- I hope you are all doing well.
Today's article comes from CNN, it involves people, but many of the same principles can be applied to our pets, and in fact our pets get the same disease.
Here's something to start your day on a good note :-)
Bode is a rescue dog posing with his BFF
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Cluck Norris.
Alarm clock and farm protector
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article comes from CNN, it involves people, but many of the same
principles can be applied to our pets, and in fact our pets get the same
disease.
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Bacteria killed 15,000 in U.S., and it's spreading
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The bacteria, C. difficile, is typically found in hospitals, but a study out Wednesday reports a substantial number of people contracted the bug who hadn't been in a hospital, but had recently visited the doctor or dentist.
The bacteria can cause deadly diarrhea, according to the CDC, with infections on the rise. The new report shows nearly half a million Americans infected in various locations in one year, with 15,000 deaths directly attributed to C. diff.
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Be CAUTIOUS with Antibiotics
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Question your doctor whenever you're prescribed an antibiotic. Powerful broad-spectrum antibiotics wipe away good bacteria in your gut that fight off the bad bacteria, which leads the way to C. diff.
Johns Hopkins safety expert Dr. Peter Pronovost recommends asking your doctor if you really need an antibiotic, if there's a less powerful one that will treat your infection, and if you're being prescribed the antibiotic for the shortest time possible.
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| Heal Your Pet At Home!
Best Wishes,
Dr Andrew Jones, DVM |
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P.S. The key takeaway is to be cautious of conventional care, question your doctor/veterinarian, and be especially clear on whether or not an antibiotic is needed.
In many cases the answer is no.
1. If you or your pet ever happens to get C.difficile, one of the main treatments is probiotics
2. Probiotics are also considered preventive for getting C. difficile in the first place
You can get these healthy disease treating and preventing natural ingredients in my supplements.
Yet another reason to be giving them to your dog or cat.
You can order them here
http://www.drjonesnaturalpet.com/supplements.html
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| DISCLAIMER: This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your own veterinarian. Dr Andrew Jones resigned from the College of Veterinarians of B.C. effective December 1 2010, meaning he cannot answer specific questions about your pet's medical issues or make specific medical recommendations for your pet.
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