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Antibiotics In Our Companion Animals, Part Two

Part two of our series on antibiotic use in companion animals. Please do your research before using them....not all are necessary.

Antibiotics, like amoxicillin, have been prescribed for years to help dogs and cats combat infection. Unfortunately, the “occasional” antibiotic usage has become commonplace, and as a result, our pets have to contend with super-bugs, like MRSA. 

However, as much as we encourage a natural approach when possible, some infections still require antibiotic treatment. Wisconsin Pet Care answers some of your questions about antibiotics, such as:

How do antibiotics work?

            *Antibiotics are designed to kill bacteria, but leave the body’s cells unharmed.

What are some side effects of antibiotic therapy?

            *Nausea

            *Diarrhea

            *Yeast Infections

            *Lowered Immunity

How can you lower the impact of antibiotic-caused side effects on your pet?

            *Probiotics

            *Nutrition and Supplements

For more information on antibiotics, or other topics related to pet health and wellness, be sure to check out our blog: http://wisconsinpetcare.com/wpc-blog/

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