SYSTEMIC TREATMENT OF BACTERIAL SKIN INFECTIONS OF DOGS AND CATS

Antibiotics and immunostimulants are used in the systemic treatment of bacterial skin infections in small animals. The major antibiotic grou ps commonly utilized are the macrolides, lincosamides, potentiated sul phonamides, beta-lactamase-resistant penicillins, cephalosporins and f luoroquinolones. Empirical usage, culture and sensitivity, mode of act ion, dosages, efficacy and side-effects are reviewed. A summary of the veterinary literature relative to immunostimulants is also included.