{"id":184132,"date":"2022-07-18T11:06:42","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:06:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-meningitis-in-dogs-contagious\/"},"modified":"2022-07-18T11:06:42","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:06:42","slug":"is-meningitis-in-dogs-contagious","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-meningitis-in-dogs-contagious\/","title":{"rendered":"Is meningitis in dogs contagious?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-meningitis-in-dogs-contagious\/#Is_meningitis_in_dogs_contagious\" title=\"Is meningitis in dogs contagious?\">Is meningitis in dogs contagious?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-meningitis-in-dogs-contagious\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_recover_from_meningitis\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog to recover from meningitis?\">How long does it take for a dog to recover from meningitis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-meningitis-in-dogs-contagious\/#Can_meningitis_be_passed_from_dogs_to_humans\" title=\"Can meningitis be passed from dogs to humans?\">Can meningitis be passed from dogs to humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-meningitis-in-dogs-contagious\/#How_would_a_dog_get_meningitis\" title=\"How would a dog get meningitis?\">How would a dog get meningitis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-meningitis-in-dogs-contagious\/#Can_you_catch_meningitis_from_a_dog\" title=\"Can you catch meningitis from a dog?\">Can you catch meningitis from a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-meningitis-in-dogs-contagious\/#Is_meningitis_in_dogs_curable\" title=\"Is meningitis in dogs curable?\">Is meningitis in dogs curable?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-meningitis-in-dogs-contagious\/#Is_meningitis_contagious_from_animals_to_humans\" title=\"Is meningitis contagious from animals to humans?\">Is meningitis contagious from animals to humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-meningitis-in-dogs-contagious\/#Can_dogs_recover_from_meningitis\" title=\"Can dogs recover from meningitis?\">Can dogs recover from meningitis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-meningitis-in-dogs-contagious\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_meningitis_to_go_away\" title=\"How long does it take for meningitis to go away?\">How long does it take for meningitis to go away?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-meningitis-in-dogs-contagious\/#Is_meningitis_in_dogs_fatal\" title=\"Is meningitis in dogs fatal?\">Is meningitis in dogs fatal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-meningitis-in-dogs-contagious\/#Can_a_dog_relapse_from_meningitis\" title=\"Can a dog relapse from meningitis?\">Can a dog relapse from meningitis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-meningitis-in-dogs-contagious\/#Can_humans_catch_meningitis_from_animals\" title=\"Can humans catch meningitis from animals?\">Can humans catch meningitis from animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-meningitis-in-dogs-contagious\/#What_diseases_can_be_transferred_from_dogs_to_humans\" title=\"What diseases can be transferred from dogs to humans?\">What diseases can be transferred from dogs to humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-meningitis-in-dogs-contagious\/#Where_do_dogs_catch_meningitis\" title=\"Where do dogs catch meningitis?\">Where do dogs catch meningitis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-meningitis-in-dogs-contagious\/#Is_meningitis_in_dogs_contagious_to_other_dogs\" title=\"Is meningitis in dogs contagious to other dogs?\">Is meningitis in dogs contagious to other dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-meningitis-in-dogs-contagious\/#Can_meningitis_be_cured_in_a_dog\" title=\"Can meningitis be cured in a dog?\">Can meningitis be cured in a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-meningitis-in-dogs-contagious\/#Is_meningitis_in_dogs_contagious_to_humans\" title=\"Is meningitis in dogs contagious to humans?\">Is meningitis in dogs contagious to humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-meningitis-in-dogs-contagious\/#Can_you_get_meningitis_from_dog_saliva\" title=\"Can you get meningitis from dog saliva?\">Can you get meningitis from dog saliva?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-meningitis-in-dogs-contagious\/#Can_a_human_catch_an_infection_from_a_dog\" title=\"Can a human catch an infection from a dog?\">Can a human catch an infection from a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-meningitis-in-dogs-contagious\/#What_diseases_can_dogs_pass_to_humans\" title=\"What diseases can dogs pass to humans?\">What diseases can dogs pass to humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-meningitis-in-dogs-contagious\/#How_long_does_it_take_a_dog_to_recover_from_meningitis\" title=\"How long does it take a dog to recover from meningitis?\">How long does it take a dog to recover from meningitis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-meningitis-in-dogs-contagious\/#How_is_dog_meningitis_treated\" title=\"How is dog meningitis treated?\">How is dog meningitis treated?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-meningitis-in-dogs-contagious\/#Can_humans_get_meningitis_from_animals\" title=\"Can humans get meningitis from animals?\">Can humans get meningitis from animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-meningitis-in-dogs-contagious\/#Can_you_get_viral_meningitis_from_animals\" title=\"Can you get viral meningitis from animals?\">Can you get viral meningitis from animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-meningitis-in-dogs-contagious\/#How_is_meningitis_transmitted_to_humans\" title=\"How is meningitis transmitted to humans?\">How is meningitis transmitted to humans?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_meningitis_in_dogs_contagious\"><\/span>Is meningitis in dogs contagious?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bacterial meningitis or meningoencephalitis is not common in dogs and is <b>not generally contagious. The usual signs of meningitis are fever, neck pain and rigidity, and painful muscle spasms. Dogs may have these signs without any sign of brain or spinal cord dysfunction.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_recover_from_meningitis\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog to recover from meningitis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most dogs will show dramatic improvement in clinical signs within <b>1  3 days. Corticosteroid treatment is then continued for a minimum of 6 months (more commonly up to 9-12 months) with a gradual tapering of the dosage every 6-8 weeks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_meningitis_be_passed_from_dogs_to_humans\"><\/span>Can meningitis be passed from dogs to humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>An uncommon but potentially important risk factor for bacterial meningitis is contact with animals or animal prod- ucts. Bacteria originating from animals that are able to cause disease in humans are referred to as zoonotic pathogens and are present in domestic animals, livestock, and wildlife.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_would_a_dog_get_meningitis\"><\/span>How would a dog get meningitis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Meningitis <b>can be caused by a number of infections, including bacterial, viral, fungal, and protozoal infections. These infections may reach the central nervous system via the sinuses, the inner ear, the vertebrae, or traumatic injuries.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_catch_meningitis_from_a_dog\"><\/span>Can you catch meningitis from a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Diseases You Can Get From Your Pets: Plague, MRSA, Meningitis<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_meningitis_in_dogs_curable\"><\/span>Is meningitis in dogs curable?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Treatment. While <b>there is no cure for this group of conditions, management of the symptoms is possible in the case of beagle pain syndrome and aseptic meningitis. Palliative treatment for these patients is achieved through high doses of corticosteroids that can sometimes be tapered for long-term side-effect management.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_meningitis_contagious_from_animals_to_humans\"><\/span>Is meningitis contagious from animals to humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>An uncommon but potentially important risk factor for bacterial meningitis is contact with animals or animal prod- ucts. Bacteria originating from animals that are able to cause disease in humans are referred to as zoonotic pathogens and are present in domestic animals, livestock, and wildlife.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_recover_from_meningitis\"><\/span>Can dogs recover from meningitis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Viral meningitis <b>does not have a medical cure; it is treated with supportive care.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_meningitis_to_go_away\"><\/span>How long does it take for meningitis to go away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In most cases, there is no specific treatment for viral meningitis. Most people who get mild viral meningitis usually recover completely in <b>7 to 10 days without treatment. Antiviral medicine may help people with meningitis caused by viruses such as herpesvirus and influenza.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_meningitis_in_dogs_fatal\"><\/span>Is meningitis in dogs fatal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Meningitis, although rare, affects the membranes of the brain and spinal cord (known as meninges). When these meninges become infected by viruses or bacteria, the infection can cause death. Meningitis in dogs is very similar and <b>can result in death as well<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_relapse_from_meningitis\"><\/span>Can a dog relapse from meningitis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>There are reports of dogs relapsing up to 1.5  2 years after discontinuation of treatment. Although less common, up to 10-15% of dogs will suffer a relapse while still on corticosteroid therapy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_humans_catch_meningitis_from_animals\"><\/span>Can humans catch meningitis from animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Parasitic meningitis is also rare. It&#8217;s caused by parasites that usually affect animals. <b>You can get it from eating animals like snails, slugs, snakes, fish, or poultry that are infected by parasites or their eggs, or produce that contains parasite eggs<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_diseases_can_be_transferred_from_dogs_to_humans\"><\/span>What diseases can be transferred from dogs to humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>This review focused on the most important viral and bacterial zoonotic diseases, which can be transmitted by dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rabies. Rabies is a single strand RNA virus belonging to the Rhabdoviridae family.  <\/li>\n<li>Noroviruses.  <\/li>\n<li>Pasteurella.  <\/li>\n<li>Salmonella.<\/li>\n<li>Brucella.<\/li>\n<li>Yersinia enterocolitica.<\/li>\n<li>Campylobacter.<\/li>\n<li>Capnocytophaga.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_dogs_catch_meningitis\"><\/span>Where do dogs catch meningitis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>CAUSES OF MENINGITIS IN DOGS Meningitis, being a disease of the nervous system, <b>usually originates somewhere else in your pet&#8217;s body. Usually, your dog will contract an infection elsewhere, which then spreads throughout the body and attacks the meninges. These can be bacteria, viruses, parasites, or even fungi.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_meningitis_in_dogs_contagious_to_other_dogs\"><\/span>Is meningitis in dogs contagious to other dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bacterial meningitis or meningoencephalitis is not common in dogs and is <b>not generally contagious. The usual signs of meningitis are fever, neck pain and rigidity, and painful muscle spasms. Dogs may have these signs without any sign of brain or spinal cord dysfunction.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_meningitis_be_cured_in_a_dog\"><\/span>Can meningitis be cured in a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Long-term prednisone treatment (up to a year or more) may be required to prevent relapse. <b>Viral meningitis does not have a medical cure; it is treated with supportive care.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_meningitis_in_dogs_contagious_to_humans\"><\/span>Is meningitis in dogs contagious to humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is, however, <b>not contagious and so there is no risk to other dogs or humans. Early, aggressive treatment usually has a good outcome, so seeking veterinary advice early is recommended.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_get_meningitis_from_dog_saliva\"><\/span>Can you get meningitis from dog saliva?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most serious signs and symptoms of Capnocytophaga infection are those of septic shock. <b>Symptom onset typically begins 3 to 5 days after an animal bite or contact, including sepsis, organ failure and meningitis<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_human_catch_an_infection_from_a_dog\"><\/span>Can a human catch an infection from a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs are a major reservoir for zoonotic infections. Dogs transmit several viral and bacterial diseases to humans. <b>Zoonotic diseases can be transmitted to human by infected saliva, aerosols, contaminated urine or feces and direct contact with the dog<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_diseases_can_dogs_pass_to_humans\"><\/span>What diseases can dogs pass to humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Selected diseases associated with dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Campylobacteriosis.<\/li>\n<li>Tapeworm (Dipylidium canis)<\/li>\n<li>Hookworm.<\/li>\n<li>Rabies.<\/li>\n<li>Roundworm (Toxocara)<\/li>\n<li>Brucellosis.<\/li>\n<li>Capnocytophaga.<\/li>\n<li>Cryptosporidiosis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_a_dog_to_recover_from_meningitis\"><\/span>How long does it take a dog to recover from meningitis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most dogs will show dramatic improvement in clinical signs within <b>1  3 days. Corticosteroid treatment is then continued for a minimum of 6 months (more commonly up to 9-12 months) with a gradual tapering of the dosage every 6-8 weeks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_dog_meningitis_treated\"><\/span>How is dog meningitis treated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Long-term prednisone treatment (up to a year or more) may be required to prevent relapse. <b>Viral meningitis does not have a medical cure; it is treated with supportive care.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_humans_get_meningitis_from_animals\"><\/span>Can humans get meningitis from animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>An uncommon but potentially important risk factor for bacterial meningitis is contact with animals or animal prod- ucts. Bacteria originating from animals that are able to cause disease in humans are referred to as zoonotic pathogens and are present in domestic animals, livestock, and wildlife.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_get_viral_meningitis_from_animals\"><\/span>Can you get viral meningitis from animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You can get it from eating animals like snails, slugs, snakes, fish, or poultry that are infected by parasites or their eggs, or produce that contains parasite eggs. The risk is higher with raw or undercooked foods. You can&#8217;t pass on this type of meningitis to other people.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_meningitis_transmitted_to_humans\"><\/span>How is meningitis transmitted to humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spread to others People spread meningococcal bacteria to other people <b>by sharing respiratory and throat secretions (saliva or spit). Generally, it takes close (for example, coughing or kissing) or lengthy contact to spread these bacteria.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is meningitis in dogs contagious?How long does it take for a dog to recover from meningitis?Can meningitis be passed from dogs to humans?How would a dog get meningitis?Can you catch meningitis from a dog?Is meningitis in dogs curable?Is meningitis contagious from animals to humans?Can dogs recover from meningitis?How long does it take&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-184132","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/184132"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=184132"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/184132\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=184132"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=184132"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=184132"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}