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Found 31 records
Species:
Feline
System:
Respiratory
Disease Condition:
Acute upper respiratory tract disease
Antimicrobial(s):
Usually none.
VDD Category:
N/A
Species:
Feline
System:
Multisystem
Disease Condition:
Actinomycosis
Antimicrobial(s):
1. Amoxicillin (20-40 mg/kg PO q6-8h)
Alternatives:
2. Erythromycin (10-15 mg/kg PO q8h) or
3. Clindamycin (5-10 mg/kg PO q12h) or
4. Doxycycline (5 mg/kg P q12h) or
5. Chloramphenicol (10-15 mg/kg PO q12h)
Alternatives:
2. Erythromycin (10-15 mg/kg PO q8h) or
3. Clindamycin (5-10 mg/kg PO q12h) or
4. Doxycycline (5 mg/kg P q12h) or
5. Chloramphenicol (10-15 mg/kg PO q12h)
VDD Category:
1. II
2. II
3. II
4. III
5. III
2. II
3. II
4. III
5. III
Species:
Feline
System:
Respiratory
Disease Condition:
Acute bacterial upper respiratory tract infection
Antimicrobial(s):
Recommended treatment (If >10d Duration)
1. Doxycycline 5 mg/kg PO q12h or 10 mg/kg PO q24h
2. Amoxicillin 22 mg/kg PO q12h
1. Doxycycline 5 mg/kg PO q12h or 10 mg/kg PO q24h
2. Amoxicillin 22 mg/kg PO q12h
VDD Category:
1. III
2. III
2. III
Species:
Feline
System:
Neurological
Disease Condition:
Bacterial meningitis
Antimicrobial(s):
1. Marbofloxacin: 5.5 mg/kg PO q24h or
2. Orbifloxacin: 7.5 mg/kg PO q24h or
3. Pradofloxacin: 7.5 mg/kg PO q24h or
4. Cefotaxime (40-60 mg/kg IV q6-8h)
2. Orbifloxacin: 7.5 mg/kg PO q24h or
3. Pradofloxacin: 7.5 mg/kg PO q24h or
4. Cefotaxime (40-60 mg/kg IV q6-8h)
VDD Category:
1. I
2. I
3. I
4. I
2. I
3. I
4. I
Species:
Feline
System:
Multisystem
Disease Condition:
Bartonellosis
Antimicrobial(s):
1. Doxycycline (5 mg/kg PO q12)
Alternatives:
2. Azithromycin (10 mg/kg PO q24h) or
3. Marbofloxacin: 2.7-5.5 mg/kg PO q24h or
4. Orbifloxacin: 2.5-7.5 mg/kg PO q24h or
5. Pradofloxacin: 3-5 mg/kg PO q24h or
6. Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (12.5-20 mg/kg PO q12h)
Alternatives:
2. Azithromycin (10 mg/kg PO q24h) or
3. Marbofloxacin: 2.7-5.5 mg/kg PO q24h or
4. Orbifloxacin: 2.5-7.5 mg/kg PO q24h or
5. Pradofloxacin: 3-5 mg/kg PO q24h or
6. Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (12.5-20 mg/kg PO q12h)
VDD Category:
1. III
2. II
3. I
4. I
5. I
6. I
2. II
3. I
4. I
5. I
6. I
Species:
Feline
System:
Other/Multisystem
Disease Condition:
Bite wounds: infections
Antimicrobial(s):
1. Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid: 12.5-20 mg/kg PO q12h
VDD Category:
1. I
Species:
Feline
System:
Other/Multisystem
Disease Condition:
Bite wounds: prophylaxis
Antimicrobial(s):
Systemic therapy may not be needed.
If bite location and patient factors suggest the need for antimicrobial prophylaxis:
1. Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid: 12.5-20 mg/kg PO q12h
If bite location and patient factors suggest the need for antimicrobial prophylaxis:
1. Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid: 12.5-20 mg/kg PO q12h
VDD Category:
1. I
Species:
Feline
System:
Respiratory
Disease Condition:
Bronchitis
Antimicrobial(s):
If disease is severe or airway cultures identify a potential pathogen:
1. Doxycycline: 5 mg/kg PO q12h or 10 mg/kg PO q24h
1. Doxycycline: 5 mg/kg PO q12h or 10 mg/kg PO q24h
VDD Category:
1. III
Species:
Feline
System:
Gastrointestinal
Disease Condition:
Campylobacteriosis
Antimicrobial(s):
1. Erythromycin 10-15 mg/kg q8h
Alternatives:
2. Azithromycin PO 5-10 mg/kg q24h or
3. Tylosin 11 mg/kg PO q8h or
4. Marbofloxacin: 2.7-5.5 mg/kg PO q24h or
5. Orbifloxacin: 2.5-7.5 mg/kg PO q24h or
6. Pradofloxacin: 7.5 mg/kg PO q24h
Uncommonly used:
7. Chloramphenicol 10-15 mg/kg PO q12h
Alternatives:
2. Azithromycin PO 5-10 mg/kg q24h or
3. Tylosin 11 mg/kg PO q8h or
4. Marbofloxacin: 2.7-5.5 mg/kg PO q24h or
5. Orbifloxacin: 2.5-7.5 mg/kg PO q24h or
6. Pradofloxacin: 7.5 mg/kg PO q24h
Uncommonly used:
7. Chloramphenicol 10-15 mg/kg PO q12h
VDD Category:
1. II
2. II
3. II
4. I
5. I
6. I
7. III
2. II
3. II
4. I
5. I
6. I
7. III
Species:
Feline
System:
Ocular
Disease Condition:
Chlamydia felis infection
Antimicrobial(s):
1. Doxycycline: 5 mg/kg PO q12h or 10 mg/kg PO q24h
If doxycycline is contraindicated:
2. Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid: 12.5-25 mg/kg PO q12h or
3. Marbofloxacin: 2.7-5.5 mg/kg PO or
4. Orbifloxacin: 2.5-7.5 mg/kg PO q24h or
5. Pradofloxacin: 7.5 mg/kg PO q24h
If doxycycline is contraindicated:
2. Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid: 12.5-25 mg/kg PO q12h or
3. Marbofloxacin: 2.7-5.5 mg/kg PO or
4. Orbifloxacin: 2.5-7.5 mg/kg PO q24h or
5. Pradofloxacin: 7.5 mg/kg PO q24h
VDD Category:
1. III
2. I
3. I
4. I
5. I
2. I
3. I
4. I
5. I
Species:
Feline
System:
Respiratory
Disease Condition:
Chronic bacterial upper respiratory tract infection
Antimicrobial(s):
1. Doxycycline 5 mg/kg PO q12h or 10 mg/kg PO q24h
2. Amoxicillin 22 mg/kg PO q12h
3. Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid 12.5-25 mg/kg PO q12h
Alternative for refractory cases:
4. Azithromycin (5-10 mg/kg PO q24h for 5d, then q48h)
2. Amoxicillin 22 mg/kg PO q12h
3. Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid 12.5-25 mg/kg PO q12h
Alternative for refractory cases:
4. Azithromycin (5-10 mg/kg PO q24h for 5d, then q48h)
VDD Category:
1. III
2. II
3. II
4. II
2. II
3. II
4. II
Species:
Feline
System:
Dental
Disease Condition:
Dental abscess
Antimicrobial(s):
Usually none.
If required:
1. Clindamycin: 11-22 mg/kg PO q12h or
2. Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid: 12.5-20 mg/kg PO q12h.
If required:
1. Clindamycin: 11-22 mg/kg PO q12h or
2. Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid: 12.5-20 mg/kg PO q12h.
VDD Category:
1. II
2. I
2. I
Species:
Feline
System:
Dental
Disease Condition:
Dental extractions
Antimicrobial(s):
Usually none, unless there are patient factors that predispose to systemic infection, if there is marked involvement of local soft tissues or if there is concurrent involvement of bone.
If needed:
1. Ampicillin: 20-40 mg/kg IV, 30-60 minutes prior to the procedure and every 90 minutes until the procedure is done, or
2. Clindamycin: 10-15 mg/kg IV, single dose, 1 hr before the procedure, or
3. Cefazolin: 20-22 mg/kg, IV 30-60 minutes before the procedure.
If needed:
1. Ampicillin: 20-40 mg/kg IV, 30-60 minutes prior to the procedure and every 90 minutes until the procedure is done, or
2. Clindamycin: 10-15 mg/kg IV, single dose, 1 hr before the procedure, or
3. Cefazolin: 20-22 mg/kg, IV 30-60 minutes before the procedure.
VDD Category:
1. II
2. II
3. II
2. II
3. II
Species:
Feline
System:
Dental
Disease Condition:
Dental prophylaxis
Antimicrobial(s):
Rarely required.
If needed:
1. Ampicillin: 20-40 mg/kg IV, 30-60 minutes prior to the procedure and every 90 minutes until the procedure is done, or
2. Clindamycin: 11-22 mg/kg IV, single dose, 1 hr before the procedure, or
3. Cefazolin: 20-22 mg/kg, IV 30-60 minutes before the procedure.
If needed:
1. Ampicillin: 20-40 mg/kg IV, 30-60 minutes prior to the procedure and every 90 minutes until the procedure is done, or
2. Clindamycin: 11-22 mg/kg IV, single dose, 1 hr before the procedure, or
3. Cefazolin: 20-22 mg/kg, IV 30-60 minutes before the procedure.
VDD Category:
1. II
2. II
3. II
2. II
3. II
Species:
Feline
System:
Derm
Disease Condition:
Feline leprosy
Antimicrobial(s):
1. Clarithromycin (7.5 mg/kg PO q24h) + a fluoroquinolone + clofazimine (7.5 mg/kg PO q24h
VDD Category:
1. II/I/NR
Species:
Feline
System:
Gastrointestinal
Disease Condition:
Helicobacter spp infection
Antimicrobial(s):
1. Metronidazole (11-15 mg/kg PO q12) + amoxicillin (22 mg/kg PO q12h) + bismuth subsalicylate suspension (0.22 mg/kg po q6-8h) or
2. Clarithromycin (7.5 mg./kg PO q12h) + amoxicillin (22 mg/kg PO q12h) + proton pump inhibitor or
3. Clarithromycin (7.5 mg./kg PO q12h) + amoxicillin (22 mg/kg PO q12h) + metronidazole (10 mg/kg PO q12h)
2. Clarithromycin (7.5 mg./kg PO q12h) + amoxicillin (22 mg/kg PO q12h) + proton pump inhibitor or
3. Clarithromycin (7.5 mg./kg PO q12h) + amoxicillin (22 mg/kg PO q12h) + metronidazole (10 mg/kg PO q12h)
VDD Category:
1. I/II
2. II/II
3. II/II/I
2. II/II
3. II/II/I
Species:
Feline
System:
Other/Multisystem
Disease Condition:
Hemotropic Mycoplasma infection
Antimicrobial(s):
1. Marbofloxacin: 2.7-5.5 mg/kg PO q24h or
2. Orbifloxacin: 2.5-7.5 mg/kg PO q24h or
3. Pradofloxacin: 7.5 mg/kg PO q24h or
4. Doxycycline (5 mg/kg PO q12h or 10 mg/kg PO q24h)
2. Orbifloxacin: 2.5-7.5 mg/kg PO q24h or
3. Pradofloxacin: 7.5 mg/kg PO q24h or
4. Doxycycline (5 mg/kg PO q12h or 10 mg/kg PO q24h)
VDD Category:
1. I
2. I
3. I
4. III
2. I
3. I
4. III
Species:
Feline
System:
Multisystem
Disease Condition:
Nocardiosis
Antimicrobial(s):
1. Trimethoprim-sulfonamide (15-30 mg/kg PO)
Alternatives:
2. Cefpodoxime (5-10 mg/kg P q24h) or
3. Amoxicillin (20 mg/kg PO q6-8h) or
4. Doxycycline (5 mg/kg PO q12h) or
5. Amikacin (20 mg/kg IV/IM/SQ q24h)
Alternatives:
2. Cefpodoxime (5-10 mg/kg P q24h) or
3. Amoxicillin (20 mg/kg PO q6-8h) or
4. Doxycycline (5 mg/kg PO q12h) or
5. Amikacin (20 mg/kg IV/IM/SQ q24h)
VDD Category:
1. II
2. I
3. II
4. III
5. II
2. I
3. II
4. III
5. II
Species:
Feline
System:
Multisystem
Disease Condition:
Non-tuberculous Mycobacterium infection
Antimicrobial(s):
Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC):
1. Clarithromycin (7.5 mg/kg PO q24h) PLUS
2. Rifampin (10-15 mg/kg PO q24h) PLUS
3. Doxycycline (5-10 mg/kg PO q12h)
4. Clofazimine (7.5 mg/kg PO q24h) PLUS
5. Rifampin (10-15 mg/kg PO q24h) PLUS
6. Doxycycline (5-10 mg/kg PO q12h)
7. A Fluoroquinolone (preferably Pradofloxacin (7.5 mg/kg PO q24h)
8. Amikacin (20 mg/kg IV/IM/SC) can be added or used to lieu of individual drugs above
Non-MAC:
9. Fluoroquinolone (preferably Pradofloxacin 7.5 mg/kg PO q24h)
10. Either Clarithromycin (7.5 mg/kg PO q12h)
11. Azithromycin (5-15 mg/kg PO q24h)
12. Rifampin (10-15 mg/kg PO q24h)
1. Clarithromycin (7.5 mg/kg PO q24h) PLUS
2. Rifampin (10-15 mg/kg PO q24h) PLUS
3. Doxycycline (5-10 mg/kg PO q12h)
4. Clofazimine (7.5 mg/kg PO q24h) PLUS
5. Rifampin (10-15 mg/kg PO q24h) PLUS
6. Doxycycline (5-10 mg/kg PO q12h)
7. A Fluoroquinolone (preferably Pradofloxacin (7.5 mg/kg PO q24h)
8. Amikacin (20 mg/kg IV/IM/SC) can be added or used to lieu of individual drugs above
Non-MAC:
9. Fluoroquinolone (preferably Pradofloxacin 7.5 mg/kg PO q24h)
10. Either Clarithromycin (7.5 mg/kg PO q12h)
11. Azithromycin (5-15 mg/kg PO q24h)
12. Rifampin (10-15 mg/kg PO q24h)
VDD Category:
1. II
2. I
3. III
4. II
5. I
6. III
7. I
8. II
9. I
10. II
11. II
12. I
2. I
3. III
4. II
5. I
6. III
7. I
8. II
9. I
10. II
11. II
12. I
Species:
Feline
System:
Multisystem
Disease Condition:
Plague
Antimicrobial(s):
1. Gentamicin (6-8 mg/kg IV/IM/SQ q24h)
Alternatives:
2. Doxycycline (5-10 mg/kg PO q12h) or
3. Streptomycin (5 mg/kg IM q12h) or
4. Chloramphenicol (10-15 mg/kg PO q12h)
Alternatives:
2. Doxycycline (5-10 mg/kg PO q12h) or
3. Streptomycin (5 mg/kg IM q12h) or
4. Chloramphenicol (10-15 mg/kg PO q12h)
VDD Category:
1. II
2. III
3. II
4. III
2. III
3. II
4. III
Species:
Feline
System:
Respiratory
Disease Condition:
Pneumonia with systemic disease/sepsis
Antimicrobial(s):
1. Amikacin: 10 mg/kg IV/IM/SC q24h or
2. Gentamicin: 5-8 mg/kg IV/IM/SC q24h
COMBINED WITH EITHER
3. Ampicillin: 22-30 mg/kg IV/SQ q8h) or
4. Clindamycin: 10-15 mg/kg IV q12h
If aminoglycosides are contraindicated and parenteral treatment is required:
5. Cefotaxime: 40-60 mg/kg IV/IM/SC q8h
If oral therapy is possible:
6. Marbofloxacin: 2.7-5.5 mg/kg PO q24h or
7. Orbifloxacin: 2.5-7.5 mg/kg PO q24h or
8. Pradofloxacin: 7.5 mg/kg PO q24h
COMBINED WITH EITHER
9. Ampicillin: 22-30 mg/kg IV/SQ q8h) or
10. Clindamycin: 10-15 mg/kg PO/IV q12h or
11. Amoxicillin: 22 mg/kg PO q12h
2. Gentamicin: 5-8 mg/kg IV/IM/SC q24h
COMBINED WITH EITHER
3. Ampicillin: 22-30 mg/kg IV/SQ q8h) or
4. Clindamycin: 10-15 mg/kg IV q12h
If aminoglycosides are contraindicated and parenteral treatment is required:
5. Cefotaxime: 40-60 mg/kg IV/IM/SC q8h
If oral therapy is possible:
6. Marbofloxacin: 2.7-5.5 mg/kg PO q24h or
7. Orbifloxacin: 2.5-7.5 mg/kg PO q24h or
8. Pradofloxacin: 7.5 mg/kg PO q24h
COMBINED WITH EITHER
9. Ampicillin: 22-30 mg/kg IV/SQ q8h) or
10. Clindamycin: 10-15 mg/kg PO/IV q12h or
11. Amoxicillin: 22 mg/kg PO q12h
VDD Category:
1. II
2. II
3. II
4. II
5. I
6. I
7. I
8. I
9. II
10. II
11. II
2. II
3. II
4. II
5. I
6. I
7. I
8. I
9. II
10. II
11. II
Species:
Feline
System:
Respiratory
Disease Condition:
Pneumonia without systemic disease
Antimicrobial(s):
1. Doxycycline: 5 mg/kg PO q12h or 10 mg/kg PO q24h
If Streptococcus zooepidemicus is known to be, or is likely, the cause:
2. Amoxicillin: 22 mg/kg PO q8-12h
If Streptococcus zooepidemicus is known to be, or is likely, the cause:
2. Amoxicillin: 22 mg/kg PO q8-12h
VDD Category:
1. III
2. II
2. II
Species:
Feline
System:
Urinary
Disease Condition:
Pyelonephritis
Antimicrobial(s):
1. Marbofloxacin: 2.7-5.5 mg/kg PO or
2. Orbifloxacin: 2.5-7.5 mg/kg PO q24h or
3. Pradofloxacin: 7.5 mg/kg PO q24h or
4. Cefotaxime (40 mg/kg IV q8h) or
5. Ceftiofur sodium 2.2 mg/kg IV q12h
2. Orbifloxacin: 2.5-7.5 mg/kg PO q24h or
3. Pradofloxacin: 7.5 mg/kg PO q24h or
4. Cefotaxime (40 mg/kg IV q8h) or
5. Ceftiofur sodium 2.2 mg/kg IV q12h
VDD Category:
1. I
2. I
3. I
4. I
5. I
2. I
3. I
4. I
5. I
Species:
Feline
System:
Reproductive
Disease Condition:
Pyometra
Antimicrobial(s):
In patients with evidence of sepsis:
1. Cefotaxime (40 mg/kg IV q8h) or
2. Ceftiofur sodium 2.2 mg/kg IV q12h
In stable patients undergoing hysterectomy:
3. Peri-operative administration of cefazolin (22 mg/kg IV 30-60 minutes before surgery and every 2 hours until the end of surgery. Can be continued for up to 24h, then stopped.
Medical (non-surgical) management of open pyometra, no evidence of sepsis:
4. Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (12.5-20 mg/kg PO q12h) or
5. Marbofloxacin: 2.7-5.5 mg/kg PO q24h or
6. Orbifloxacin: 2.5-7.5 mg/kg PO q24h or
7. Pradofloxacin: 3-5 mg/kg PO q24h or
8. Cefpodoxime (5-10 mg/kg PO q24h)
1. Cefotaxime (40 mg/kg IV q8h) or
2. Ceftiofur sodium 2.2 mg/kg IV q12h
In stable patients undergoing hysterectomy:
3. Peri-operative administration of cefazolin (22 mg/kg IV 30-60 minutes before surgery and every 2 hours until the end of surgery. Can be continued for up to 24h, then stopped.
Medical (non-surgical) management of open pyometra, no evidence of sepsis:
4. Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (12.5-20 mg/kg PO q12h) or
5. Marbofloxacin: 2.7-5.5 mg/kg PO q24h or
6. Orbifloxacin: 2.5-7.5 mg/kg PO q24h or
7. Pradofloxacin: 3-5 mg/kg PO q24h or
8. Cefpodoxime (5-10 mg/kg PO q24h)
VDD Category:
1. I
2. I
3. II
4. I
5. I
6. I
7. I
8. I
2. I
3. II
4. I
5. I
6. I
7. I
8. I
Species:
Feline
System:
Respiratory
Disease Condition:
Pyothorax
Antimicrobial(s):
1. Pradofloxacin: 7.5 mg/kg PO q24h
2. Marbofloxacin: 2.7-5.5 mg/kg PO q24h or
3. Orbifloxacin: 2.5-7.5 mg/kg PO q24h or
COMBINED WITH EITHER
4. Ampicillin: 22-30 mg/kg IV/SQ q8h) or
5. Clindamycin: 10-15 mg/kg IV q12h
2. Marbofloxacin: 2.7-5.5 mg/kg PO q24h or
3. Orbifloxacin: 2.5-7.5 mg/kg PO q24h or
COMBINED WITH EITHER
4. Ampicillin: 22-30 mg/kg IV/SQ q8h) or
5. Clindamycin: 10-15 mg/kg IV q12h
VDD Category:
1. I
2. I
3. I
4. II
5. II
2. I
3. I
4. II
5. II
Species:
Feline
System:
Urinary
Disease Condition:
Recurrent cystitis
Antimicrobial(s):
1. Amoxicillin: 11-15 mg/kg PO q12h or
2. Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid: 12.5-25 mg/kg PO q12h or
3. Trimethoprim-sulfonamide (TMS): 15-30 mg/kg PO q12h
2. Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid: 12.5-25 mg/kg PO q12h or
3. Trimethoprim-sulfonamide (TMS): 15-30 mg/kg PO q12h
VDD Category:
1. II
2. I
3. II
2. I
3. II
Species:
Feline
System:
Respiratory
Disease Condition:
Respiratory Mycoplasma infection
Antimicrobial(s):
1. Doxycycline 5 mg/kg PO q12h or 10 mg/kg PO q24h
Alternatives:
2. Azithromycin (5-10 mg/kg PO q24h for 5d, then q48h) or
3. Clindamycin (5-10 mg/kg PO q12h) or
4. Marbofloxacin (2 mg/kg PO q24h) or
5. Pradofloxacin (7.5 mg/kg PO q24h)
Alternatives:
2. Azithromycin (5-10 mg/kg PO q24h for 5d, then q48h) or
3. Clindamycin (5-10 mg/kg PO q12h) or
4. Marbofloxacin (2 mg/kg PO q24h) or
5. Pradofloxacin (7.5 mg/kg PO q24h)
VDD Category:
1. III
2. II
3. II
4. I
5. I
2. II
3. II
4. I
5. I
Species:
Feline
System:
Gastrointestinal
Disease Condition:
Salmonellosis
Antimicrobial(s):
In patients with evidence of sepsis:
1. Cefotaxime (40-60 mg/kg IV q8h)
2. Ceftiofur sodium 2.2 mg/kg IV q12h
3. Amikacin (10-15 mg/kg IV) q24h
Plus One of
4. Ampicillin (22-30 mg/kg IV/SQ q8h)
5. Clindamycin 10-15 mg/kg IV q12h
If oral treatment is possible:
6. Cefpodoxime (5-10 mg/kg PO q24h)
7. Marbofloxacin 2.7-5.5 mg/kg PO q24h
8. Orbifloxacin 2.5-7.5 mg/kg PO q24h
9. Pradofloxacin 7.5 mg/kg PO q24h
1. Cefotaxime (40-60 mg/kg IV q8h)
2. Ceftiofur sodium 2.2 mg/kg IV q12h
3. Amikacin (10-15 mg/kg IV) q24h
Plus One of
4. Ampicillin (22-30 mg/kg IV/SQ q8h)
5. Clindamycin 10-15 mg/kg IV q12h
If oral treatment is possible:
6. Cefpodoxime (5-10 mg/kg PO q24h)
7. Marbofloxacin 2.7-5.5 mg/kg PO q24h
8. Orbifloxacin 2.5-7.5 mg/kg PO q24h
9. Pradofloxacin 7.5 mg/kg PO q24h
VDD Category:
1. I
2. I
3. II
4. II
5. II
6. I
7. I
8. I
9. I
2. I
3. II
4. II
5. II
6. I
7. I
8. I
9. I
Species:
Feline
System:
Other/Multisystem
Disease Condition:
Skin/soft tissue abscess
Antimicrobial(s):
None.
If systemic disease or moderate/severe cellulitis is present consider:
1. Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (12.5-25 mg/kg PO q12h for 3-7d)
If systemic disease or moderate/severe cellulitis is present consider:
1. Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (12.5-25 mg/kg PO q12h for 3-7d)
VDD Category:
1. I
Species:
Feline
System:
Urinary
Disease Condition:
Sporadic cystitis
Antimicrobial(s):
Usually none. Cystitis in cats is not often infectious.
If bacterial infection is present or strongly suspected:
1. Amoxicillin: 11-15 mg/kg PO q12h or
2. Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid: 12.5-25 mg/kg PO q12h or
3. Trimethoprim-sulfonamide (TMS): 15-30 mg/kg PO q12h
If bacterial infection is present or strongly suspected:
1. Amoxicillin: 11-15 mg/kg PO q12h or
2. Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid: 12.5-25 mg/kg PO q12h or
3. Trimethoprim-sulfonamide (TMS): 15-30 mg/kg PO q12h
VDD Category:
1. II
2. I
3. II
2. I
3. II
Species:
Feline
System:
Urinary
Disease Condition:
Subclinical bacteriuria
Antimicrobial(s):
Usually none.
VDD Category:
N/A