Yes, both cats and dogs can be infected with brucellosis, though it is far more common in dogs. Brucellosis, caused by the Brucella bacteria, primarily affects the reproductive system. Infected dogs often exhibit symptoms like infertility, spontaneous abortions in females, and inflammation of the testicles in males. Other signs include lethargy, lameness, and swollen lymph nodes. Dogs can contract the disease through direct contact with bodily fluids from infected animals, such as urine, blood, or reproductive discharges.
While brucellosis in cats is rare, it can occur, primarily through contact with infected wildlife or contaminated food sources. Symptoms in cats can include fever, lethargy, and signs of reproductive issues.
Both cats and dogs with brucellosis pose a zoonotic risk, meaning they can transmit the bacteria to humans. This usually happens through direct contact with contaminated bodily fluids or tissues. In humans, brucellosis can cause flu-like symptoms, joint pain, and, in severe cases, complications like endocarditis (infection of the heart’s inner lining).
Prevention includes routine veterinary check-ups, testing, and practicing good hygiene when handling pets or their waste. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to manage and control the spread of the disease.
Ringbio’s Brucellosis Antibody Rapid Test Kit is based on indirect immunochromatographic assay, to detect brucellosis antibody in dogs or cats serum, plasma samples. The test time is 15 minutes, and the product’s specificity and sensitivity are both higher than 90%. It is rapid, accurate and easy-to-operate. Available to petowners and petclinics.
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