Dogs can contract salmonella from contaminated sources. Image: Anna Shvets/Pexels
Can dogs get salmonella?
Consuming either raw or undercooked meat, eggs, or animal by-products can also lead to salmonella in dogs.
Dogs can contract salmonella from contaminated sources. Image: Anna Shvets/Pexels
Dogs can get salmonellosis, a bacterial infection also known as salmonella.
It’s linked to food poisoning and can affect dogs.
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Salmonella in dogs can lead to serious health problems.
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How do dogs get salmonella?
Dogs can contract salmonella from contaminated sources.
Contaminated food, water, or surfaces can transmit the bacteria.
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Consuming raw or undercooked meat, eggs, or animal by-products can also lead to this ailment in dogs.
Puppies and dogs with weakened immune systems are at a higher risk of getting sick.
Salmonella can have more severe effects on puppies and dogs with weakened immunity.
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