September 29, 2002 – “Humans Using Drugs Meant for Animals,” by Benedict Harvey.
This article discusses the misuse/abuse of animal antibiotics by people.
Source: The Baltimore Sun, taken from the VA-MD Regional College of Veterinary Medicine website.

Some customers visit pet-supply stores to scoop up antibiotics without a prescription
Getting a drug prescription to treat a simple infection isn’t always so simple. Drug prices are on the rise, doctor visits can be time-consuming and expensive, and 40 million Americans have no insurance to help pay.

For many, it’s easier to get drugs for a pet cat or fish - and take those pills. Animals are prescribed many of the same medications humans are, sometimes for the same conditions, and there are plenty of Internet sites providing advice on drug dosage…

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