Table 6 Consensus guidelines [40, 41] used to evaluate prudent use of antimicrobials

aURTD^a

Antibiotic therapy is only indicated if poor general condition, fever, lethargy and/or anorexia are present

Doxycycline

10 / 5

SID^b/BID^c

5–14

Amoxicillin

15–20

BID^c/TID^d

5–14

FLUTD^e

Complicated UTI^f are defined as infections that are caused by anatomical or functional changes or disorders of the immune system

Uncomplicated UTI^f:

Amoxicillin

11–15

BID^c/TID^d

5–7

Complicated UTI^f:

Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid

12.5–20

BID^c/TID^d

5–28

Abscess

Antibiotic therapy is only indicated if signs of generalization, poor general condition, severely contaminated wounds, and/or proximity to delicate tissues (e.g., joints) are present

Amoxicillin

15–20

BID^c

5–7

Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid

12.5–20

BID^c

5–7

Cefalexin

20–30

BID^c/TID^d

5–7

Clindamycin

10–15

BID^c

5–7

Cefazolin

20

BID^c

5–7