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Caitlyn Getty, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition), emphasizes the long-term effects of antibiotics on the gut microbiome, particularly with drugs like metronidazole, which can influence the gastrointestinal (GI) system for months or years. She advocates for considering nutrition as a first line of defense before administering antibiotics, as dietary management can help restore balance in the…