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Another connection between human and animal health is the use and misuse of antibiotics (see 9.12 Judicious Use of Antimicrobials). A world without effective antibiotics is scary to imagine, but the number of bacteria resistant to antibiotics is growing and an educated VHT can be effective in educating clients about some of the causes. Antibiotics are only effective against bacteria, but some clients believe they are the cure‐all for all illnesses. Antibiotic use should be restricted for appropriate bacterial diseases and education by the VHT will help clients understand this use. In addition, it is important for clients to finish using antibiotics as prescribed and not “save some for later.” Clients will sometimes “try” medications that they've saved from previous use. Indiscriminate use of antibiotics contributes to the resistance problem as well. Preventing this type of antibiotic abuse takes effective communication skills by the VHT, including follow‐up questions such as “Were you able to give all the medication?” It's easy to become frustrated with clients' behavior but most owners simply do not know or understand the consequences of their actions. They need education from the VHT.