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Notice our friend was already in a world of hurt by the time he went for help. Not only had he likely made his infection worse by helping it build tolerance while misdosing random antibiotics, even if he hadn't, he made it worse by waiting to get professional care.

Antibiotics are a balancing game of just the right dose. I suppose vet medicine is better than nothing at all in dire straights but if its at all possible, see a people doctor. They're good at that sort of thing.




But on the other hand he skipped going to a doctor and maybe paying for the privilege.

I think he should have right to bet on it. Most times he will win.

I think that most limitations on sale of medications are bad for people and should be lifted.

I'm also not so sure that people doctors are so good.

I fail to understand how commanding people what to do with their own body is suddently okay when it comes to medicine.




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