Small Animal Cases

Question 1

what is the most common reason for prescribing antimicrobials in small animals?

Answer 1

pyoderma

Question 2

what are some reasons for antimicrobials in small animals in the urinary system?

Answer 2

UTI
struvite uroliths
pyelonephritis

Question 3

who is sporadic bacterial cystitis (AKA uncomplicated UTI) seen in?

Answer 3

otherwise healthy non-pregnant females or neutered males

Question 4

what must sporadic bacterial cystitis be differentiated from?

Answer 4

recurrent bacterial cystitis and asymptomatic bacteriuria

Question 5

what are the criteria for diagnosis for sporadic bacterial cystitis (uncomplicated UTI)?

Answer 5

clinical signs
urinalysis to find active infection
aerobic urine culture preferred

Question 6

what is the current recommended duration of therapy for sporadic bacterial cystitis?

Answer 6

3-5 days

Question 7

which drugs are best for maintaining activity in purulent debris?

Answer 7

macrolides
lincosamides
fluoroquinolones
phenicols
tetracyclines