Abstract
Staphylococcus pseudintermedius is a commensal and a common opportunistic pathogen in dogs. The emergence of methicillin-resistant S. pseudintermedius (MRSP) strains poses a significant challenge as standard veterinary antimicrobial treatments may be ineffective against infections caused by these strains. Despite its high prevalence in Brazil (12.1-24.5%), the epidemiology of MRSP remains…