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Fido and Fluffy could unleash drug-resistant microbes

Pets with hard-to-treat urinary tract infections on rise, study shows

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UNCOOL DROOL  Studies of drug-resistant urinary tract infections in dogs and cats raise concerns that pets might contribute to the spread of drug-resistant microbes.

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By Laura Beil

- More than 2 years ago

BOSTON — New studies find a rise in drug-resistant urinary tract infections in pets, raising concerns that companion animals may serve as microbe reservoirs that could contribute to the spread of potential superbugs.