Trimethoprim in combination with a sulfonamide for oral treatment of canine urinary tract infections

J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1979 May 1;174(9):1003-5.

Abstract

Trimethoprim, in combination with sulfadiazine or sulfamethoxazole was administered orally for 7 to 14 days to 84 dogs with urinary tract infections (UTI). The daily dosage of 26.4 mg/kg (12 mg/lb) was divided into 2 equal parts and administered at about 12-hour intervals. Response to treatment, based on negative urine culture during or after therapy, was 37 of 45 (82%) for UTI caused by Escherichia coli, 11 of 15 (73%) UTI caused by Proteus mirabilis, 8 of 12 (67%) UTI caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae, 6 of 6 (100%) UTI caused by Staphylococcus aureus, and 5 of 9 (56%) UTI caused by Streptococcus spp. These 5 species comprised 88% of the bacteria isolated from the dogs in this study.

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Animals
  • Dog Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Dogs
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Escherichia coli Infections / drug therapy
  • Escherichia coli Infections / veterinary
  • Proteus Infections / chemically induced
  • Proteus Infections / veterinary
  • Proteus mirabilis
  • Sulfadiazine / administration & dosage
  • Sulfamethoxazole / administration & dosage
  • Sulfonamides / administration & dosage*
  • Trimethoprim / administration & dosage*
  • Urinary Tract Infections / drug therapy
  • Urinary Tract Infections / veterinary*

Substances

  • Sulfonamides
  • Sulfadiazine
  • Trimethoprim
  • Sulfamethoxazole