Of the 118 people who became sick during a recent outbreak of a serious stomach bug, at least 101 of them had something in common: recent contact with a puppy from a pet store. Although this wasn ...

My dog is on a round of antibiotics for a urinary tract infection, and the medication seems to be upsetting her stomach — she doesn’t want to eat much, which is very unusual. I know peo… ...

In many cases, companion animals like cats and dogs also receive antibiotics they don’t need. And antibiotic-resistant bacteria can develop in pets, just as they can in humans.

One 2011 study, published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice, evaluated a random sample of antibiotics prescriptions in dogs over the course of a year at one veterinary hospital.

TUCSON, Ariz. - When Barbara Weir’s dog Holly was suffering from an odd cough, all Barbara wanted was to help her feel better. But rather than rush to prescribe an antibiotic, Barbara’s vet ...

Dog and cat antibiotics are medications prescribed by a veterinarian that can help treat a bacterial infection. They’re not meant to treat viruses, however. Skip to content.