Urinary Tract Infection and Tick Infestation in a Dog: Zoonotic and One Health Insights in Niger State, Nigeria
Abstract
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) and prostatitis are common clinical conditions in dogs, often associated with bacterial pathogens of zoonotic significance. This case report describes the clinical management of a 5-year-old male Lhasa Apso dog presenting with urinary tract infection, suspected prostatitis, and ectoparasitism. Laboratory analysis revealed Staphylococcus aureus infection, with culture sensitivity indicating susceptibility to gentamicin, streptomycin, and ciprofloxacin, but resistance to several commonly used antimicrobials. The dog was also infested with Rhipicephalus sanguineus ticks, a known vector of zoonotic pathogens. Treatment involved a combination of antimicrobial therapy, anti-inflammatory medication, ectoparasite control, and deworming. This case underscores the significance of companion animals as potential reservoirs of multidrug-resistant bacteria and ectoparasites with zoonotic potential. A One Health perspective is essential to mitigate public health risks posed by antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and tick-borne pathogens at the human–animal–environment interface.
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