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Antibiotics are an important tool of treating bacterial diseases in human and veterinary medicine, but their irrational use leads to bacterial resistance, treatment failure, and a threat to public health. Objective: The aim of this article is to review the scientific basis of antibiotic therapy in order to provide effective and safe use of these drugs. Method: The information presented in this article was written by reviewing published scientific articles and reputable website Findings: The principle of selecting the appropriate antibiotic based on the causative agent, bacterial sensitivity testing before administering antibiotics, administering the appropriate dosage, completing the course of treatment, observing the period of prohibition of animal products during and after administering the drug, and understanding the physiological status of the patient play an important role in treatment, and compliance with it not only increases the success of treatment, but also plays a fundamental role in preventing the spread of bacterial resistance and maintaining public health. Therefore, training and accurate implementation of these principles for veterinarians and health workers is a serious and inevitable need.

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Antibiotics Awareness Principles Treatment Prevention

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Sadaat, S. S. S. (2026). A review the Principles of Antibiotic Therapy in animals. Journal of Natural Sciences – Kabul University, 9(1), 75–86. https://doi.org/10.62810/jns.v9i1.550
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