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Post by ZandraJoi on Feb 12, 2024 20:51:58 GMT -5
www.barkandwhiskers.com/2024-02-12-antibiotic-use-acute-canine-diarrheaStory at-a-glance A recently published study from the U.K. adds to the growing body of evidence that antibiotics are not an effective treatment for acute diarrhea in dogs The study concluded that 90% of dogs recover from uncomplicated diarrhea regardless of what treatment they receive, and that ‘evidence-free’ antibiotic use contributes to antimicrobial resistance Veterinarians In the U.S. are also beginning to accept that antibiotics typically don’t help, and often exacerbate chronic or repeated episodes of acute diarrhea in otherwise healthy animals In treating otherwise healthy patients with diarrhea, in my experience, the most effective first step, and the step most likely to provide long-term resolution of the condition, is to address the diet My notes: Antibiotics are needed but used too much at times for humans & pets. Be sure you talk to your vet about the best course of action.
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Post by Bob on Feb 17, 2024 19:09:12 GMT -5
Yeah, many are given antibiotics. They will only work if it's a bacterial infection, not viral or any other.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Feb 17, 2024 20:48:41 GMT -5
Yeah, many are given antibiotics. They will only work if it's a bacterial infection, not viral or any other. That's a good point. For both humans & pets.
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