Breeder-reported patterns of antimicrobial use and point prevalence of methicillin-resistant spp. among breeding bitches in the southwestern United States.

Methicillin-resistant skin infections are an increasing concern in veterinary medicine, especially when found in juvenile dogs with no prior antimicrobial exposure. The objectives of this study were to assess the prevalence of methicillin-resistant staphylococci in breeding bitches and survey antimicrobial administration by their breeders. A total of 17 breeders and 54 bitches were included.