The objectives of this guide, which is aimed at small veterinary surgeons, is to provide guidelines on the use of antibiotics in daily practice and refresh the reader’s knowledge of the pharmacokinetics, indications, and contraindications of antibiotics. It includes numerous figures, tables and charts that summarise the dosage forms available and the treatment protocols for each antibiotic family, so as to help practitioners choose the most suitable antibiotic for each case and thus achieve maximum therapeutic efficacy while preventing the development of resistance.
