Are Antibiotics Safe for Dogs and Cats? | PetSmart Veterinary Services

Antibiotics can be life-saving for pets, but only when used correctly. In this video, our PetSmart veterinary expert Dr. Greg answers one of the most common pet parent questions: Are antibiotics safe for dogs and cats, and when do they really need them? You’ll learn when antibiotics are prescribed, which infections they treat, and how to use them safely. Dr. Greg also explains potential side effects, why you should never give human antibiotics to pets, and how to help prevent antibiotic resistance. Plus, find out how PetSmart Pharmacy can fill your pet’s prescriptions quickly and easily. Timestamps 0:16 What antibiotics do and how they work 0:43 Possible side effects and how to manage them 0:59 Never give human antibiotics to pets 1:18 How PetSmart Pharmacy fills pet prescriptions ✔️ When and why antibiotics are prescribed for pets ✔️ Why you should never use human antibiotics for animals ✔️ How PetSmart Pharmacy helps manage your pet’s prescriptions Subscribe for more expert pet care, grooming, and wellness tips from PetSmart. Find a PetSmart Veterinary Service near you: https://www.petsmart.com/pet-services/petsmart-veterinary-care.html