How Antibiotics for Pets Can Make You Sick
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't the first time dogs had been found to spread a bug to people, this was the first such outbreak of campylobacter (a common diarrheal illness) where the bacteria was resistant to antibiotics—which often makes it harder to treat.
The problem of antibiotic resistance is well-known in humans.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in 3 antibiotic prescriptions isn't actually necessary. Taking an antibiotic you don’t need can lead to dangerous side effects, and also contributes to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria that can cause serious illnesses and make antibiotics less effective.
https://www.consumerreports.org/antibiotics/how-antibiotics-for-pets-can-make-you-sick/
