Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
How cefovecin antibiotic is used in dogs and cats in Australia
By L. Hardefeldt et al.·Published in The Veterinary Record·2020·View original on Semantic Scholar →
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Original publication title: Use of cefovecin in dogs and cats attending first-opinion veterinary practices in Australia
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Plain-English summary
A study found that cefovecin, a long-acting antibiotic, is commonly used in dogs and cats in Australia, especially for treating skin infections and injuries. In cats, it was often given for cat fight injuries and abscesses, while in dogs, it was mainly used for surgical prevention and skin issues. Despite its frequent use, culture and susceptibility testing to determine the best antibiotic was rarely performed. This suggests that cefovecin is a go-to option for many vets when treating these conditions, but it’s important to discuss the need for testing with your veterinarian.
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Abstract
Background Cefovecin is a long-acting third-generation cephalosporin commonly used in veterinary medicine. Third-generation cephalosporins are critically important antimicrobials that should only be used after culture and susceptibility testing. The authors describe the common indications for cefovecin use in dogs and cats, and the frequency of culture and susceptibility testing. Materials and methods A cross-sectional study was performed using clinical records extracted from VetCompass Australia. A previously described method was used to identify records containing cefovecin. The reason for cefovecin use was annotated in situ in each consultation text. Results Over a six-month period (February and September 2018), 5180 (0.4 per cent) consultations involved cefovecin administration, of which 151 were excluded. Cats were administered cefovecin more frequently than dogs (1.9 per cent of cat consultations and 0.1 per cent of dog consultations). The most common reasons for cefovecin administration to cats were cat fight injuries and abscesses (28 per cent) and dermatitis (13 per cent). For dogs, the most common reasons for cefovecin administration were surgical prophylaxis (24 per cent) and dermatitis (19 per cent). Culture and susceptibility testing were reported in 16 cases (0.3 per cent). Conclusion Cefovecin is used in many scenarios in dogs and cats where antimicrobials may be either not indicated or where an antimicrobial of lower importance to human health is recommended.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Semantic Scholar: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/32826347