Dogs with serious Pseudomonas infections face a tough battle against bacteria that can resist common medicines. A massive review looked at 9,911 bacterial samples from dogs to see which drugs still work. The goal was to map out how often these germs fight back against different antibiotics.
The analysis compared several drug classes. Fluoroquinolones showed the highest resistance proportions. This means the bacteria fought back most often against this popular group of medicines. Pradofloxacin and enrofloxacin also showed high resistance rates within their specific groups.
In contrast, carbapenems showed relatively lower resistance. Aminoglycosides also had lower weighted resistance rates. This suggests these drugs might be more reliable when other options fail. The study did not report safety issues or side effects for these drugs.
Doctors should use susceptibility testing to guide choices. This ensures the right medicine is picked for each specific infection. Relying on old habits could leave dogs without effective treatment.