| Abstract | Cefadroxil was found to be an effective antibiotic for the treatment of canine bacterial pyoderma. Bacterial pyoderma was diagnosed in 30 dogs, which were treated with cefadroxil administered orally at 22 mg/kg of body weight, q 12 h, for 21 to 30 days. Dogs were reexamined at the conclusion of antibiotic treatment, and 29 were found to have good to excellent response. On the basis of this study, cefadroxil is a good choice in the treatment of canine pyoderma when cephalosporins are necessary. Efficacy, frequency of administration, cost, and veterinary approval are the major advantages. |
| Authors | D W Angarano, J M MacDonald
(Affiliation: Department of Small Animal Surgery and Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, AL 36849-5523.)
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| Journal | Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
(J Am Vet Med Assoc)
Vol. 194
Issue 1
Pg. 57-9
(Jan 1 1989)
ISSN: 0003-1488 UNITED STATES |
| PMID | 2914788
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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| Chemical References |
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| Topics |
- Animals
- Bacterial Infections
(drug therapy, veterinary)
- Cefadroxil
(adverse effects, therapeutic use)
- Dermatitis
(drug therapy, veterinary)
- Dog Diseases
(drug therapy)
- Dogs
- Female
- Male
- Pyoderma
(drug therapy, veterinary)
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