Take care, not antibiotics (dog) 

Antibiotics aren't always the answer. Take rest and paracetamol and drink plenty of fluids instead. You should be feeling fine in no time. Take care, not antibiotics.

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Transcript of Take care, not antibiotics (dog)

(woman) When you're ill you'll do anything to feel better,

searching high and low for a solution.

(sniffs)

But if you think antibiotics will help with a cough, cold, flu or sore throat,

then you're barking up the wrong tree.

Coughs, colds, flu or sore throats nearly all get better on their own.

Take care, not antibiotics.

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Last reviewed: 03/10/2011

Next review due: 03/10/2013

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