Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Antibiotic use in dog and cat dental care in US vet clinics
By Weese, J Scott et al.·Published in PloS one·2023·Department of Pathobiology, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Antimicrobial use practices in canine and feline dental procedures performed in primary care veterinary practices in the United States.
Plain-English summary
A large number of dogs and cats underwent dental procedures in the U.S. in 2020, with some receiving antibiotics to help prevent infections. About 16% of dogs and 14% of cats were given antibiotics during their dental treatments, especially if they had periodontal disease or needed tooth extractions. The most commonly used antibiotics included clindamycin and amoxicillin. This information can help veterinarians make better decisions about when to use antibiotics during dental work, ensuring pets receive the best care while also preventing unnecessary antibiotic use.
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Abstract
This study examined the utilization of antimicrobials in canines and felines receiving dental treatments in veterinary clinics in the United States, retrospectively. A total of 818,150 animals (713,901 procedures in dogs and 104,249 procedures in cats) underwent dental procedures under general anesthesia in 2020. These included dental prophylaxis and extractions. Patient demographic data, antimicrobial treatment, treatment duration, dose, periodontal disease score, whether tooth extractions were performed and how many extractions were performed was recorded. Our results showed that local or systemic antimicrobials were used in 116,723/713,901 (16.4%) procedures in dogs and 14,264/104,249 (14%) procedures in cats. Age, weight, extraction of one or more teeth and diagnosis of periodontal disease (any stage) were associated with increased likelihood of antimicrobial administration using univariable analysis (all P<0.001) and in the multivariable model. Clindamycin, amoxicillin-clavulanate and amoxicillin were the most common oral antimicrobials used in dogs and cats. Drugs classified as highest priority clinically important antibiotics (HPCIA) were administered to 30,960/116,723 (26.5%) of dogs and 7,469/14,264 (52%) of treated cats. The results obtained can inform interventions to optimize patient care and promote prudent use of antimicrobials during dental procedures in canine and feline patients.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38064486/