Pets with MRSA superbug infection: MRSA in dogs cats animals

Bella's story - how her death motivated me to start this site

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


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

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

The Story of Bella: On YouTube

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

Empowering people in the fight against MRSA

Download PatientTeaching_Tisinger2008.pdf

MRSA Seminars for 2008

Below is the 2008 CPD MRSA seminar schedule in downloadable pdf format. Following last year’s huge success we are now running four more seminars, which will be publicized through BSAVA websites and in house magazines as well as in Vet Press.

The Bella Moss Foundation has been granted Charity Registration, and celebrated the event at Crufts this year

The Bella Moss Foundation celebrates our charity status at the worlds largest dog show

Crufts NEC Birmingham England

See our photos, read our update of the event and download a live interview with Jill Moss President and Founder talking to Mike Gardner of Talkpoint. We would like to express our thanks to Talkpoint, The Kennel Club, Showorld Toys, and Principal Hayley St Johns Hotel in Solihull.

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

The Bella Moss Foundation has been granted Charity Registration, and celebrated the event at Crufts this year.

Bella Moss Foundation Mentioned in MSNBC News Article

When MRSA won't wane, check the family pet: Drug-resistant staph could be swapped between animals and owners

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23580386/

MRSA in animass targeted by UK animal welfare charity

Author: The Bella Moss Foundation
E-mail: ahealth@jacgb.jnj.com
Website: http://www.thebellamossfoundation.com
Posted: Friday 2nd March, 2007

The Bella Moss Foundation sponsered by Pet Plan wil raise awarness of MRSA in animals.

Continue reading article here:

http://www.goudhurstvets.co.uk/news/view-article.php?Title=MRSA+IN+ANIMALS+is+targeted+by+UK+animal+welfare+charity+at++Crufts+2007

First Charity for Helping Animals with MRSA

Event Friday 7th March Midday stand 174 Hall 5 see end of release for more

PRESS INFORMATION

First Charity for Helping Animals with MRSA

The Bella Moss Foundation, the world’s only organisation supporting owners of pets infected by bacterial diseases such as Clostridium difficile (C-Diff) and MRSA, has been awarded full UK registered charity status (1122246).

The Bella Moss Foundation was set up in 2005 by former actress Jill Moss after the death of her beloved Samoyed, Bella, from MRSA. At that time, there was virtually no recognition that pets are also vulnerable to so called Superbug infections.

Vet Times: Bella Moss Foundation Achieves Charity Status

Download this article from Vet Times here:

Download bella_moss_foundation.pdf

Bella Moss Foundation UK Registered Charity

PRESS RELEASE

Bella Moss Foundation UK Registered Charity 1122246
BMF becomes an official charity helping animals with MRSA
Patrons Claire Raynor and Peter Purves
Contact Jill Moss – 07860 879079
info@thebellamossfoundation.com
www.TheBellaMossFoundation.com

"I am delighted to hear that the valuable work done in the area of infectious diseases in animals can now move on to the next phase due to the Bella Moss Foundation's new status as a charity. The extent of MRSA and other diseases in dogs is not really known, only the fact that the numbers are rising. Vets will welcome the support and information provided by the charity - I can see nothing but good coming from this" - Peter Purves Bella Moss Foundation Honorary Vice Patron

Photo and interview opportunity
Crufts NEC Birmingham 6-9th March 2008
DATE Thursday 6th h March LOCATION Stand 174 Hall 5 TIME 12.00pm (photo/interview opportunity with : -)
Marc Abraham Channel 4’s TV Vet (Paul O Grady Show) Pet Plan Vet Oscar winner 2007 Pet Plan Awards
Also meet Tina Griffiths with her dog Mr Ottowa who recovered from MRSA and Tina will be on the stand helping us inform other owners about MRSA in animals
Contact Jill Moss 07860 879079 (non Crufts press interviews can be arranged)

Bella Moss Foundation Winter 2008 Newsletter

Charity Status

On January 9th 2008 The Bella Moss Foundation became a Registered Charity, number 1122246. This was the culmination of many months’ work and the Trustees, Jill Moss, Mark Dosher and Elizabeth Yareham would like to thank the Charities Commission for the support and help they gave during the application process.

Jill Moss Interviewed on DogCast Radio About MRSA in Animals

This is an excellent interview with Jill Moss by Julie Hill of DogCast Radio :

The Bella Moss Foundation at Discover Dogs

Jill Moss with Terry Manfield CBE Vice chairman of Hearst Media Corporation and his dog Inca, who has recently recovered from MRSA:

Jill Moss' Interview with PetStreet

Here is Jill Moss' interview (founder of the Bella Moss Foundation) with Petstreet:

http://www.petstreet.co.uk/owner_profile.aspx?ID=577

Students push MRSA message at Discover Dogs

Download vt37.46 Pg 03 News.pdf

Surveillance of Staphylococcus aureus in Veterinary Teaching Hospitals

Download middleton_2005.pdf