Can dogs get salmonella?

Dogs typically contract salmonellosis from eating contaminated food. They can also catch the disease from direct contact with the saliva or stool of an infected dog, cat or human. Foods that commonly cause salmonella poisoning include raw meat and raw eggs, both of which can carry salmonella bacteria. read more

Salmonellosis is an infection found in dogs caused by the Salmonella bacteria. It often leads to disorders, including gastroenteritis, spontaneous abortions, and septicemia. This bacterial disease is also zoonotic, meaning it can be transmitted to humans. read more

Salmonella food poisoning in dogs occurs due to ingestion of salmonella bacteria. Salmonella food poisoning is also known as salmonellosis. Dogs can catch this type of bacterial infection from eating contaminated food, but it's also contagious to other dogs, cats and humans. read more

People often point to the fact that dogs shed salmonella in their feces (even kibble-fed dogs do this) without showing any ill effects as proof that the dog is infected with salmonella. In reality, all this proves is that the dog has effectively passed the salmonella through its system with no problems. read more