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Curing Pet Staph
Protecting Your Pet From a Staph Infection
 
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Pet Staph InfectionWhat is Staph?
Staph(staphylococcus) is a type of bacteria.It's very common to find on areas of the skinwhere cuts, bug bites, or other breaks in theskin occur. The bacteria may also be colonizedon the pet, meaning in a dormant state,unless the skin is irritated.
If the skin is irritated, staph can multiplyquickly. Fleas, inhalant allergies, foodallergies, or irritating chemicals like flea andtick dips can cause severe itching, which canlead to a staph infection.
 
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Pet Staph InfectionSymptoms of Staph
Pet is losing hair in certain areas
Small pustules surrounding hair follicles
Scratching and making the situation worse
Skin darker in areas of hair loss
Loosing fur due to irritation and infection
Fur raised in some areas
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