Short–term antimicrobial therapy–a pilot compliance study using ampicillin in dogs

A short–term drug compliance study, using ampicillin in dogs, was carried out. The results indicated that three out of four owners do not follow the instructions of veterinarians relating to the oral administration of ampicillin at home. This study also showed that owners of pets wish to treat their animals according to the instructions issued by the veterinarians. The causes of non–compliance do not appear to involve factors such as the animal getting better or the owner's inability to give the antibiotic orally.