What is Pet Staph?
Staph infections are common bacterial infections of the skin of dogs and cats. They infect the outer skin of the dog as well as the hair follicles of the fur.The direct cause of the infection is a bacteria called Staphylococcus.
How can a dog / cat get Staph infection?
The easiest way for your dog or cat to get a staph infection is from an exposed open wound not properly disinfected or from the result of constant scratching due to ear or mange mites. The insatiable itch your pet feels when they suffer from mange or ear mites can lead to excessive scratching and the dirt and bacteria collected on your pets feet and nails will enter an open wound and lead to staph infection.
Can I prevent my pet from contracting a Staph Infection?
You can take steps to ensure your pet’s environment is properly disinfected and they are bathed regularly with a anti-bacterial pet wash. It is important the disinfectant used to clean your pet’s bedding, kennel and living quarters is safe and non-toxic. You don’t want to clean with a product that could be deadly to your pet if they lick it or breathe the fumes. We reccommend the products offered by PuraCleenRx.
PuraCleenRx offers a concentrated formula, Xtreme Cleen, that when diluted goes a long way especially for the pet owners with multiple pets and offers a safe, reasonable cleaning solution for breeders and kennels. One gallon of Xtreme Cleen can make 64 gallons of disinfecting solution tested and proven effective when eliminating the Staph bacteria from the environment.
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