Antimicrobial guidelines can help veterinarians to prescribe rationally, but understanding what goes into these guidelines can inform to guide antimicrobial choice when faced with an unfamiliar infection. Knowledge of the microbiology of infections can be crucial to ensure appropriate treatment is given.

The goal of responsible antimicrobial prescribing is to use "as much as needed and as little as possible” but that can be hard to implement on the clinic floor. This article breaks down antimicrobial stewardship into practical steps for the veterinary surgeon.

Dispelling common antimicrobial prescribing myths in the veterinary practice.