my dog has e-coli can i get it from him?

Answer 1

Everyone has E. coli naturally living in their lower intestinal tract. It helps with the breakdown of food as it moves through your intestines. The problem comes in when E.coli is ingested; its toxins are spread from the stomach throughout the body and cause the food poisoning effect. E. coli occurs naturally in animals also, which is why it is often seen as a result of eating undercooked meat. It is also passed from the body with stool, and therefore can contaminate other kinds of foods and cause food poisoning. E. coli can also cause wound infections, urinary tract infections, even respiratory infections.

I honestly doubt that your dog has an gastric E. coli problem, animals' stomachs are much stronger than ours and can tolerate these things where we can't. However, if the E. coli infection is a wound infection, you should always wash your hands after touching your dog and never touch your mouth, eyes, nose, etc until you do.

Answer 2

First off... your dog doesn't have E-COLI. The FDA would've already tested it and had it pulled if the results came back Positive. A little bit of raw meat won't hurt a dog. What do you think Hot Dogs are? They're raw... until you cook them in the microwave, over fire, or they get boiled in water. But if that doesn't help settle your nerves, then just take him into the vet... That would be your best and, yes, most expensive way about handling your situation...

Answer 3

How do you know your dog has e-coli?

Answer 4

No you can't as the strain in him would not be the strain in you

Answer 5

doubt it