Pets with MRSA superbug infection: MRSA in dogs cats animals

Welcome to Bella's story & Pets MRSA

Veterinary Nurse Training Online is a website sponsored by Pet Plan Charitable Trust. The site will seeks to help staff working in veterinary practice. VNTO is an interactive educational tool to help reduce risks of cross infection between humans and animals. VNTO is a division of the Bella Moss Foundation and the website can be accessed by all visitors. www.veterinarynursetrainingonline.org

If you are in need of urgent advice and support regarding your pets health please contact Jill Moss -07860 879079 (From the USA 01144 7860 879079). Otherwise email info@thebellamossfoundation.com and ask for our factsheets.

     Bella Louise Moss December 22nd 1993 - August 23rd 2004 Kennel Club Name – Priscilla Princess

This is a story of the unique relationship, Shared for 8 years by a human and a canine creature. This is the story of a dog that didn’t know how to die, how her life was ended unnecessarily following routine surgery. This story is a warning of how the simple act of chasing a squirrel can end one life and devastate another. But, most of all, this is a story of love and respect, and hope that though this partnership was tragically broken, it will be instrumental in ensuring that animals in this country can be protected from veterinary ignorance in the future. Bella was my companion, buddy and confidante; what happened to her: Shouldn’t happen to a dog. By Jill Moss

The Story of Bella - Video




Listen to audio interview with Jill Moss at Crufts:
http://tpbaudioserver.co.uk/crufts/2008/audio.html

The Society of Practicing Veterinary Surgeons

This short but direct article encourages vets to remain vigilant as to the impact of MRSA on animals and draws attention to the work of the Bella Moss Foundation in this area.

Download SPVS Article

Vet Times hails charities working for animal MRSA welfare

ROBIN FEARON
Veterinary Times features editor examines the efforts made by the Bella Moss Foundation and other charities in trying to combat the spread of this deadly infection.

Download Vet Times PDF Part 1

Download Vet Times PDF Part 2 

Interview: Jill Moss - MRSA and vets

Jill Moss, founder of the Bella Moss Foundation, talks to VETS.TV at the BSAVA Congress 2008 about her campaign to make vets and pet owners more aware of ...
www.vets.tv/video. Or click on this link: http://www.vets.tv/video.php?vid=99&cid=9

Jill Moss on the Bella Moss Foundation

The Bella Moss Foundation at Discover Dogs 2008

The Bella Moss Foundation was once again supported by veterinary student volunteers on its stand at Discover Dogs.

This year, hand hygiene was the theme presented by The Foundation to those that visited the stand, and Peter Purves, Foundation Vice-Patron and Marc Abraham, resident vet on the Paul O’Grady Show and kennel club veterinary advisor were there to help get the message across.

Tribute to Nick Mills

Nick Mills will be loved and remembered by all those who knew him for the many special attributes he possessed. For me, personally: Nick was the kind of vet a pet owner would want to have, the kind of friend you are lucky to be blessed with. Nick took on the role to become one of our chief advisors to the Foundation in 2006. At that time we were viewed by some people in the veterinary profession with trepidation. Nick never lost sight of my dream to save animals with early detection of MRSA. I had lost my beloved dog Bella the previous year to MRSA (human strain) and Nick could see that MRSA was an emerging problem in animals. He encouraged me in the face of adversity. Nick played an important role in helping the Foundation grow as a new charity.

Deep Regret at the Loss of Mr. Nick Mills

The Bella Moss Foundation would like to acknowledge our deep sadness at the loss of a very good friend. Mr, Nick Mills who was an excellent vet and special man in every way, the kind of vet anyone would want to have and the kind of man who was an inspiration to anyone who he came into contact with. Our condolences go to Nick’s family and colleagues at his practice and Pet Plan Charitable Trust. Nick fought so hard in our corner and we will miss him so very much.

Jill Moss
President Bella Moss Foundation

Mr Nick Mills from (Cinque Ports Vets, Kent)
Helped the Bella Moss Foundation as an advisor and special friend

High risk of nasal carriage of MRSA among Danish veterinary practitioners

Download Reprint.pdf

Veterinary Nurse Training Online

Bella Moss Foundation Press Release
October 2008

BMF launches an Interactive educational website for veterinary nurses and other staff working in veterinary practise. 

Veterinary Nurse Training Online
www.veterinarynursetrainingonline.org
Live Launch 10 – 12th October 2008
Location;   BVNA Congress conference (Kettering)

Come see The Bella Moss Foundation and a demonstration of how to use the website on the College of Animal Welfare stand (127, 128, and 129) or visit the website address from October 10th 2008.

The Bella Moss Foundation will share a stand with the College of Animal Welfare where we will launch a live demonstration of an interactive website aimed at veterinary nurses and lay staff working in practice focusing on infection control.

 

IPVS Papers on MRSA in Pigs

Download francesca_octagon.pdf

Remembering Bella

The latest interview with Jill Moss, Founder of the Bella Moss Foundation, on Animal Talk Naturally

Download links:
1. Streaming: Remembering Bella: The Fight Against MRSA in Animals - Show #190
2. Download mp3: Remembering Bella: The Fight Against MRSA in Animals - Show #190

Scientists have found MRSA can be transmitted through pets

Bella Moss Foundation featured in this article by Advance Medical Laboratory Professionals:
http://laboratorian.advanceweb.com/Editorial/Search/AViewer.aspx?AN=MT_08jun16_mtp10.html&AD=06-16-2008

New strain of MRSA found in pigs in UK

Article from the Sunday Post - scroll down to the appropriate article:

Download MRSAPigs.pdf

Push for early results of farm-animal MRSA testing

New Vet Times article on MRSA in farm animals:

Download vt38.22 Pg3 MRSA.pdf

The MRSA threat to front-line veterinary practice

Article by Jill Moss
Download Page3.pdf

Pet Germs

USA Television News article mentions the Bella Moss Foundation in connection with MRSA in pets:

Furry friends are like family. You dress them, kiss them and take them around town, but did you know deadly pet germs can make you sick?

http://www1.wsvn.com/features/articles/medicalreports/MI84334/

MRSA and Your Pets

This is a great post on MRSA in Pets. The site also has a lot of good information on alternative health approaches:
http://www.healthsalon.org/147/mrsa-and-your-pets/

Health Salon Your Source for Cutting Edge Information in Alternative Health Care thats hard to find.

DEFRA & Bella Moss Foundation: MRSA in Animals

DEFRA (Department of Food and Rural Affairs) has a commitment to animal welfare and the prevention of disease transmitted from humans to animals

Visit this link to read about DEFRA’s work and the Bella Moss Foundation involvement with DEFRA’s Darc sub group committee on mrsa in animals http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/zoonoses/mrsa.htm

MRSA in farm animals

http://www.soilassociation.org/web/sa/saweb.nsf/librarytitles/NT00024E06.html

Bella Moss Foundation Celebrates Charity Status Success

http://www.ourdogs.co.uk/News/2008/Mar2008/News140308/bella.htm