Table 5 Swiss prudent use guidelines for cats with aURTD^a, FLUTD^b and abscesses

aURTD^a

AMU^c is only indicated if poor general condition, fever (≥ 39.5°C), lethargy and/ or anorexia are present.

Doxycycline

10 / 5

SID^d/BID^e

5–14

Amoxicillin

15–20

BID^e/TID^f

5–14

FLUTD^b

AMU^c is only indicated in case of UTI^g (defined as presence of bacteriuria^hin patients with clinical signs of cystitisⁱ);

AMU^c is not indicated in patients with indwelling urinary catheters;

Complicated UTI^g is defined as infection caused by anatomical or functional changes or disorders of the immune system

Uncomplicated UTI^g: Amoxicillin

11–15

BID^e/TID^f

5–7

Complicated UTI^g: Amoxicillin/ Clavulanic acid

12.5–20

BID^e/TID^f

5–28

Abscess

AMU^c is only indicated if signs of generalization (i.e. fever ≥ 39.5°C), poor general condition, severely contaminated wounds, and/or proximity to delicate tissues (e.g. joints, thorax, abdomen, abscesses extending into deep tissue) are present

Amoxicillin

15–20

BID^e

5–7

Amoxicillin/ Clavulanic acid

12.5–20

BID^e

5–7

Cefalexin

20–30

BID^e/TID^f

5–7

Clindamycin

10–15

BID^e

5–7

Cefazolin

20

BID^e

5–7