Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Propolis extract kills bacteria and yeast in dog ear infections
By Cardoso, Rosemari Laura et al.·Published in Veterinary microbiology·2010·Departamento de Medicina Veteriná, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
PetCaseFinder translated the abstract of this peer-reviewed paper into plain English so pet owners can read it. We do not publish original research — every detail traces back to the citation above. How we work →
Original publication title: Antimicrobial activity of propolis extract against Staphylococcus coagulase positive and Malassezia pachydermatis of canine otitis.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A study tested propolis extract for its ability to fight off bacteria and yeast that can cause ear infections in dogs, specifically Staphylococcus and Malassezia pachydermatis. The results showed that propolis was effective at killing these germs, with specific concentrations needed to achieve this. This suggests that propolis could be a helpful natural treatment option for dogs suffering from ear infections.
People also search for: dog ear infection treatment · natural remedies for dog ear infections · propolis for dog ear problems
Abstract
The aims of this study were to evaluate the antimicrobial potential of propolis extract by determining the minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) for coagulase-positive Staphylococcus isolates (Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus intermedius) and the minimum fungicidal concentration (MFC) for Malassezia pachydermatis isolates. The microorganisms were assayed using broth microdilution techniques. The MBC(90) was 21 mg mL(-1), and the MFC(90) was 5.3 mg mL(-1). The propolis extract was found to exhibit antimicrobial activity against both pathogens.
Find similar cases for your pet
PetCaseFinder finds other peer-reviewed reports of pets with the same symptoms, plus a plain-English summary of what was tried across them.
Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19913365/