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Antibiotic Awareness Week—Get smart about antibiotic use!

Antibiotics target bacteria, and inappropriate use contributes to resistance.

Antibiotics target bacteria, and inappropriate use contributes to resistance. Treatment decisions should follow veterinary diagnosis and prescribing instructions.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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