Occurrence of extended spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae among pet dogs and cats: an emerging public health threat outside health care facilities.

We aimed to investigate the potential role of pet dogs and cats in the epidemiology of extended spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae. Twenty bacterial isolates were recovered from rectal swabs obtained from 110 dogs and cats. The occurrence of extended spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae in pets spotlights the emergence of a significant public health threat.