EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 13 MIN
311. DERM DRUGS: Gram-negative rod antibiotics
from The Derm Vet Podcast · host Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, Dip ACVD
Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail!In veterinary dermatology, gram-negative rods like Pseudomonas, E. coli, Proteus, etc. can develop in chronic or deep skin infections. When systemic therapy is needed, culture and sensitivity are essential. But what are some of the more common antibiotics that are effective against these nasty bugs?Common options include fluoroquinolones, potentiated penicillins, later-generation cephalosporins, etc. These organisms are frequently multidrug-resistant so appropriate diagnostics and re-evaluation is crucial.Learn more as we continue our current series on DERM DRUGS on this week's podcast!00:00 – Intro01:36 – General Things to Keep in Mind03:49 – The Importance of Topical Therapy05:31 – Systemic Therapy Options06:38 – Antibiotic Choices10:35 – Last Resort Antibiotics12:44 – Overview13:39 – Outro
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Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail! In veterinary dermatology, gram-negative rods like Pseudomonas, E. coli, Proteus, etc. can develop in chronic or deep skin infections. When systemic therapy is needed, culture and sensitivity are essential. But what are some of the more common antibiotics that are effective against these nasty bugs? Common options include fluoroquinolones, potentiated penicillins, later-generation cephalosporins, etc. These organisms are frequently m...
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311. DERM DRUGS: Gram-negative rod antibiotics
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