European researchers just recently revealed that raw dog foods can spread antibiotic-resistant superbugs, which could also be contracting the said superbugs to its pet owners.
By testing wet, uncooked, and cooked dog food from 25 different commercial brands, researchers found Enterococci bacteria in just over half of the samples, with an unexpectedly high rate and diversity.
Enterococcal infections are most common in humans and part of the normal intestinal flora. The bacteria typically cause urinary tract infections, bacteremia, endocarditis, intra-abdominal and pelvic infections, and skin, soft tissue, and wound infections. In recent years, they have also become resistant to many standard therapies including antibiotics in our arsenal.
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Raw Dog Food Could Be Fueling The Spread of Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs
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