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How can I reduce my dog's frequent medication and antibiotic use?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | 3 years and 1 month old

I don't like medicine at all bcoz after effects on body organs since he was child in few months everytime due to some Infection he was always on medicine like last yr in March he had skin infection he was on augmentin then in May he had tick fever he was on doxycycline was given then in August he had skin Infection he was on augmenting then in March he had augmenting then in November and December he had augmentin so what shall I do to keep him away from medicine my old dog never had medicine

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Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian

Published on January 8th, 2019

I would look for an alternative vet in your area who specializes in acupuncture and herbs. This may help to alleviate some of the antibiotics needed. Just know that unfortunately, depending on the reason, some times dogs need antibiotics more frequently than other dogs. But talking to an alternative vet or an integrative vet, they may been able to give you and Danny additional options. I hope this helps!

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