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So trainers/vets might give meds before the test come back? Anti biotics for viral symptoms which are similar to bacterial lung infections...
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I give antibiotics all the time without any bloodwork on dogs and cats as outpatients or inpatients in the ER. It's not "shotgunning" if done with sound reasoning based upon physical exam findings and knowledge of pathogens and pharmacology.
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