Is my dog's mycoplasma transferable to humans or other pets?

Good question! What I tend to see in practice is that these rescue dogs are very stressed from previous poor nutrition, being in a shelter, and then usually surgery. Their immune system is weak and they get any infection they are exposed to. The existing family dogs are usually well fed and healthy. Some do get these infections, but many are able to fight them off and either never get sick or only have very mild signs. Of course I would be vigilant about monitoring for any signs but I would also be optimistic that he could remain healthy! Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

Not commonly no. There is only one strain of strep that is contagious to dogs and it has only been recorded to happen on rare occurrences. Therefore I wouldn't be as concerned about transfer to your pet. Now with that in mind, I wouldn't go allowing your pet to lick all over your face and eat your used tissues in the wastebasket either. Be cautious but not overly concerned about transfer. I hope Luna is able to remain healthy and I hope that you feel better soon.

Yes, treatment is very promising in my experience. It's important to treat any concurrent problems or immunocompromising conditions if identified. This is what could cause a relapse. I would consult with your veterinarian on this and make sure all preventive health concerns or other medical problems are addressed to keep Emmy as healthy as possible to prevent a relapse. Dogs suffer from their own species of Mycoplasma and I have never heard of a feline Mycoplasma infecting a dog. Good luck with Emmy. I hope she gets better very soon.

No it can’t be transferred to dogs, nor to humans. It is an immune disorder in which the dog’s immune system recognises the dig’s own muscles tissue as foreign and attacks it. Some dogs may be genetically predisposed to immune-mediated diseases and this disease gets triggered by something. Most of the time the trigger is not found. The dog you sent the pictures too had wasted quite of his masticatori muscles, is he still able to eat ? Is he comfortable ? Agressive treatment with steroids help things settle and should make him feel more comfortable. I am not sure if he is on any other medications hence I have suggested to see your vet.

No. Lyme disease can only be transmitted via the bite of an infected tick. Be sure to perform tick checks whenever Pepper returns from outside and use a monthly tick preventive. https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-check-your-pet-for-fleas-and-ticks/ https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/lyme-disease/

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I am sorry to hear about your dog! Infection with Blastomyces occurs when a cat or dog inhales the fungal spores into the lungs. The incubation period is from 5 to 12 weeks. Some animals don't show clinical signs for a long time after being infected, but those animals are not contagious to other animals and people. I hope this helps and I wish you the best of luck!

Anaemia caused by Mycoplasma can be very serious as I know you are well aware. Anaemia can be caused by a number if different diseases and the best way to confirm mycoplasmosis tends to be on a pcr test. Although it can be diagnosed on culture of bodily fluids. Mycoplasma are hardy bacteria and require a long course if strong antibiotics to cure. An otherwise healthy cat on a long course of the appropriate antibiotic would be expected to have a good chance of making a full recovery. However a cat with an already compromised immune system will not have such good chances. Having said that diseases such as FIV and Felv and FIP would be most concerning for the immune system. You could consider having your cat screened for these conditions as he may have an underlying issue. If so then prognosis is poor. However, if this is not the case and he is well enough to be treated from home It won't do any harm to give the medication a week or 2 and see how he fares. If he does get over the infection you can help prevent reinvention by keeping him out of damp areas and practicing good hygiene in his environment.