The latest guidelines for bacterial cystitis offer new recommendations regarding which types of bacteriuria require antimicrobial treatment, which antimicrobials should be considered first line and duration of antimicrobial treatment. Patricia Dowling, DVM, MSc, DACVIM (Large Animal), DACVCP, shares three types of UTIs and three treatment approaches.
Source: Clinician’s Brief, January/February 2022. Link. Antimicrobial stewardship for UTIs in dogs and cats requires accurate diagnosis followed by determination of the type of infection and an appropriate antimicrobial regimen.
NOTE: A table organized by first line, second line and third line preference is included. It lists the treatment options for UTIs in order of preference according to antimicrobial stewardship principles.
Also see: Comprehensive review of bacteriuria, UTIs, AHD, May 4, 2021. Link.