Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has become a major pathogen of damestic animals and there is concern over transmission of the organism from animals to humans. This study investigated the preliminary existence of MRSA and Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) isolates from dog infections in Jos and its environs. Using standard methods; the morphology, physiology and biochemical characterization of the isolates were identified. One hundred and thirty-five (135) isolates out of 200 samples were identified as Staphylococcus aureus. Dnase agar hydrolysis and Oxacillin agar tests were employed for, screening and susceptibility testing to identify MRSA and MSSA. Of the 135 isolates, 36(26.7%) were Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and 99(73.3%) were Methicillin Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus. The isolation of MRSA from dog infections in the study area is of public health significance considering the medical, veterinary and zoonotic nature of the organism.
