Staphylococcus pseudintermedius

Staphylococcus pseudintermedius is a bacterium commonly found on the skin and mucous membranes of dogs. Unlike Staphylococcus aureus, this species is especially associated with dogs and is often linked to the dog’s skin, ears, and other body surfaces. When it appears in a gut microbiome profile, it may reflect transfer from the dog’s own skin or mucosal surfaces, or a shift in the gut environment that allows surface associated bacteria to become more noticeable. Higher levels may be seen together with altered stool quality, digestive irritation, mucus in stool, or other signs that the microbial balance has changed. Staphylococcus pseudintermedius levels can help show whether a dog associated Staphylococcus species is also appearing in the dog’s gut profile.

Bacterias