Care and prescriptions

If you've got a pet, you'll know that looking after it means making sure it's always happy and healthy. 
It's always best to check with your vet about your pet's health, vaccinations, parasite treatments and whether they can be neutered.

Just a reminder to make sure your pet is fully vaccinated, that they're eating a balanced diet, and that they're clean. These simple steps will help you avoid needing medication and keep your pet in good shape.
Something else to think about when you've got a pet is antimicrobial resistance. Vets use these medicines to fight bacterial infections, but if they're used too much or in the wrong way, they can actually make bacteria more resistant to antibiotics. This means the medicines don't work as well. In these cases, the infections can be harder to treat. If you want to know more about this, have a look at the page on antimicrobial resistance.