Treatment options include more than metronidazole, writes Craig B. Webb, PhD, DVM, DACVIM. She reviews five antibiotics that address gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary disorders:
- Enrofloxacin
- Metronidazole
- Tylosin
- Amoxicillin–clavulanic acid
- Neomycin
Source: Clinician’s Brief, March 2018. Link.
Webb considers enrofloxacin, metronidazole, and tylosin to be the antibiotics most deserving of thoughtful consideration in the treatment of GI conditions in dogs and cats. Metronidazole and enrofloxacin are also frequently used in the treatment of hepatic disease. Amoxicillin–clavulanic acid and neomycin are additional important antibiotics for pharmacotherapy of hepatobiliary conditions.
INSIGHTS: This is an excellent review for veterinary teams and sales persons.