Extensive antibiotic overprescribing enables dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria to take hold, rendering antibiotics ineffective.
Resistance
Antibiotics wipe out good gut flora in dogs, causing digestion issues like vomiting, diarrhea or lack of appetite in dogs.
Side Effects
Supplements like d-mannose, vitamins and unsweetened yogurt can resolve minor UTIs without antibiotics.
Alternatives
Minor skin or ear infections may respond well to antimicrobial shampoos, wipes and ointments without oral antibiotics.
Topical
Giving probiotic supplements during and after antibiotic treatments can restore beneficial gut flora lost.
Probiotics
Identify the exact infection-causing bacteria strain through cultures first to select the ideal targeted antibiotic.
Culture First
Only use antibiotics when clearly clinically warranted, for the minimum effective treatment duration per your vet’s guidelines.
Short Course