2007-01-17 15:00:55 · 11 answers · asked by prettyqbee07 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
What is Salmonella
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/salmonellosis_g.htm
Most pets carry the Salmonella bacteria in their gut without suffering the affects themselves. Reptiles and amphibians should also be on your list. There have been more reports with reptiles being the problem then any other pet.
Salmonella doesn't become a problem with pets unless their human care-giver gets sloppy and careless with the hygiene both for themselves and their pets.
A good example is with the red-eared slider turtle that is slowly making a come-back as a popular pet. The turtle was banned from the pet market for quite awhile some years ago after it was reported that a little boy became sick with Salmonella poisoning from his turtle. As it turned out the boy had become bored of his pet and and became lazy in keeping the turtle's environment clean. The Salmonella bacteria grew in the tank and the boy handled his pet without washing his hands afterwards.
I recently learned that rats carry Salmonella but if it were a problem with rodents then I should be sick by now. I've been keeping at least 50 pet rats at a time for the last 10 years. I've been sick with a cold or flu twice since I started keeping rats, I use to get sick once a year before them.
The health profession would have you believe that Salmonella is a real problem with sensationalism and scare tactics.
More on Salmonella and pets:
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And don't blame Salmonella just on the pets. There's been a lot of reports of foods contaminated with Salmonella as well.
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2007-01-17 16:45:59 · answer #1 · answered by spazrats 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Egg-associated salmonellosis is an important public health problem in the United States and several European countries. A bacterium, Salmonella enteritidis, can be inside perfectly normal-appearing eggs, and if the eggs are eaten raw or undercooked, the bacterium can cause illness. During the 1980s, illness related to contaminated eggs occurred most frequently in the northeastern United States, but now illness caused by S. enteritidis is increasing in other parts of the country as well. Consumers should be aware of the disease and learn how to minimize the chances of becoming ill.
A person infected with the Salmonella enteritidis bacterium usually has fever, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea beginning 12 to 72 hours after consuming a contaminated food or beverage. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days, and most persons recover without antibiotic treatment. However, the diarrhea can be severe, and the person may be ill enough to require hospitalization.
The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems may have a more severe illness. In these patients, the infection may spread from the intestines to the blood stream, and then to other body sites and can cause death unless the person is treated promptly with antibiotics.
2007-01-17 15:31:26 · answer #2 · answered by ariel_chua40 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are more apt to find salmonella in reptiles - such as turtles and iguanas. However, all pets could possibly carry it. But just because something MIGHT happen is no reason not to have a pet! Just make sure you wash your hands before eating, and keep your pets off the table and counter!
2007-01-17 15:14:32 · answer #3 · answered by royalruby72 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Salmonella? I've never heard of this from a rodent or rabbit... reptiles and amphibeans can carry salmonella on their skin and in their waste products. Also, I highly doubt ALL of those can cause the same types of illness, as they're all from different families.
2007-01-17 15:05:43 · answer #4 · answered by Dreamer 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They dont cause it- it is a bacteria. They can carry it- usually it is in water- you have a better chance of getting it from a reptile and amphibian though. Clean the water dishes out frequently and don't stick your hands in your mouth/nose/eyes after you touch them unless you wash your hands. These are just suggestions, not really necessary. I have only heard of very very rare cases where mammals spread it. Usually, it is iguanas, small lizards, or turtles with a 4 inch or less carapace.
2007-01-17 16:00:57 · answer #5 · answered by D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's usally reptiles and amphibians that run that particular risk. But to be safe just wash your hands after handling pets. It's like raw chicken, you wouldn't handle it and stick your hands in your mouth! basic cleanliness and you should be fine. I have had so many "pocket pets" over the years (including the reptiles and amphibians) and I have never gotten sick from them.
2007-01-17 15:08:38 · answer #6 · answered by imderanged 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I LOVE RATS <3!!!!!! They are the best rodent in history. Every one always say they smell bad, or their ugly, or their tail is gross! But i think every bit of rats are adorable! Their cute black beady eyes! Their cute pink nose! Their teeny weeny ears! They are so soft too. What i loved about my rat was that she was not very active and always sleepy. So whenever i would watch tv, she would fall asleep in my shirt on my stomach! She was the best rat i could have asked for! R.I.P Phoebe
2016-03-29 02:35:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Salmonella can be caused by many many different things. The most common cause of salmonella is raw eggs. It is very possible that pocket pet and their ferces can cause salmonella
2007-01-17 15:04:33 · answer #8 · answered by Just some country girl 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
no the do not because i have many of those animals and have researched it
2007-01-17 15:24:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
no, not true
2007-01-17 15:23:19 · answer #10 · answered by ..... 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋