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(2) Methods: Two different antibiotic treatment protocols were used. In group A, cefazolin (22 mg\/kg IV) was administered preoperatively 30\u201360 min before skin incision and repeated every 90\u2013120 min intraoperatively. Antimicrobial prophylaxis was extended in the postoperative period with oral cefazolin (22 mg\/kg BID) for 10 days after surgery. In group B, dogs only received perioperative treatment, at the same dose used in group A. Dogs were considered to have SSI in cases of incisional drainage, wound dehiscence, positive bacterial culture, or evidence of radiographic signs of infection. (3) Results: In group A, SSI was observed in 3\/61 TPLOs (4.9%). In group B, SSI was present in 3\/51 TPLOs (5.9%). There was no difference between the two groups. (4) Conclusions: Our results indicate that perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis in TPLO procedures is sufficient to maintain overall low rates of SSI. 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