Since there is little room for error with these types of drugs, proper dosing is crucial because a slight miscalculation could lead to serious adverse effects, or even death. Antibiotics are among the most commonly prescribed drugs in veterinary practice, and are another type of drug in which accurate dosing is important, although for a different reason. When administering antibiotics, the greatest concern is that the bacteria will become resistant to the drug. This is often the case when the initial dose of the antibiotic is too low and/or the length of treatment is too long, leading to bacterial resistance, which can render subsequent doses useless even when done correctly. Too high a dose, on the other hand, can lead to toxic side effects.

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