Use of ampicillin as antibiotic prophylaxis in gynecologic surgery in female dogs

Abstract

Introduction. The use of antibiotics in veterinary medicine has grown since its inception. Surgical interventions in pets pose problems in the postoperative period, such as the proper use of antibiotics to prevent infections. Ampicillin has been the antibiotic of choice for veterinary use due to its elevated level of safety in animals, as well as the few adverse effects it generates in dogs. Objective. Thus, the objective of this research is to compare the effectiveness of two methods for ampicillin-based antibiotic prophylaxis in gynecological surgical procedures in two groups of female dogs. Methodology. This study has a descriptive design, with a qualitative and longitudinal approach, of an observational and analytical type. Results. 34.37% of the group did not show bacterial growth after 72 hours of incubation after prophylactic treatment, and the remaining 65.63% obtained growth from 1,000 to 3,000 CFU. In the treatment group, 37.5% did not present bacterial growth, and the remaining 62.5% presented growth of 1,000 to 3,000 CFU. Conclusion. Ampicillin is highly effective as a prophylactic treatment for gynecological surgeries in female dogs, the way of administering this antibiotic does not vary in the results of the two groups evaluated. It is advisable to use short-term antibiotic prophylaxis to reduce the incidence of bacterial resistance. Study area: veterinary.