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What to know about drug resistance in pets
Misusing antimicrobials in pets can encourage drug resistance, making infections harder to treat in animals and potentially affecting people. Responsible veterinary use helps preserve these medicines and reduce the risk that resistant germs spread between animals and humans.
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