Retrospective study assesses antimicrobial resistance in skin infections of companion animals, indicating need for ongoing surveillance.
Key Points
This study aims to assess antimicrobial resistance patterns in skin infections of companion animals and evaluate diagnostic tools used for treatment decisions.
Conducted a retrospective analysis of medical records from a veterinary hospital in northwestern Italy between 2013 and 2024
Analyzed 447 antimicrobial susceptibility tests from dogs and cats with skin disease
Identified the frequency of isolated bacterial families and their susceptibility to antibiotics.
391 samples yielded positive bacterial cultures, predominantly from dogs (83.4%)
Ampicillin showed over 60% resistance, while imipenem had susceptibility rates of 77.2% in dogs and 90.3% in cats
36.6% received amoxicillin-clavulanic acid, while 17% were treated with detergent-disinfectant products.