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Peer-reviewed veterinary case report

Outcomes in dogs with uncomplicated, presumptive bacterial pneumonia treated with short or long course antibiotics.

Journal:
The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
Year:
2017
Authors:
Wayne, Annie et al.
Affiliation:
Emergency and Critical Care Department · United States
Species:
dog

Abstract

This is a prospective, observational investigation without a placebo arm to evaluate the resolution rate of pneumonia when using 14 days or less of antibiotic therapy compared to longer therapy in dogs. There was no significant difference in radiographic resolution or relapse rates between the 2 treatment groups.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28588336/