A Survey on Companion Animal Owners’ Perception of Veterinarians’ Communication About Zoonoses and Antimicrobial Resistance in Germany DOI Creative Commons

Amelie Lisa Arnecke,

Štefan Schwarz,

Antina Lübke-Becker

et al.

Animals, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(22), P. 3346 - 3346

Published: Nov. 20, 2024

The intimate bonds between humans and their pets create favourable conditions that support the mutual transmission of pathogens in either direction. In this context, veterinarians are essential informing educating pet owners about health risks linked to zoonotic antimicrobial resistance (AMR). To effectively convey information, should have strong communication skills. gather insights on ownership, veterinary consultations, risk communication, an online questionnaire was used survey dog cat Germany. evaluated frequency perception concerning AMR, deriving a score. findings showed rated veterinarian with high average score, reflecting satisfaction level. longer had been clients, more frequently they received information zoonoses better communication. However, results also indicated amount and/or AMR provided by still lower than desired owners. Risk factors, including pathogen detection, vulnerable individuals, owning imported animals, feeding them raw meat, fish, offal, or uncooked bones, were regularly present. These underscore critical role preventing AMR.

Language: Английский

Perception and Knowledge of Final-Year Veterinary Students About Exotic Pet Mammals DOI Creative Commons
Mario Ostović, Ivana Sabolek, Aneta Piplica

et al.

Veterinary Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12(3), P. 235 - 235

Published: March 3, 2025

Non-traditional or exotic pets are increasingly popular worldwide [...]

Language: Английский

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A Survey on Companion Animal Owners’ Perception of Veterinarians’ Communication About Zoonoses and Antimicrobial Resistance in Germany DOI Creative Commons

Amelie Lisa Arnecke,

Štefan Schwarz,

Antina Lübke-Becker

et al.

Animals, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(22), P. 3346 - 3346

Published: Nov. 20, 2024

The intimate bonds between humans and their pets create favourable conditions that support the mutual transmission of pathogens in either direction. In this context, veterinarians are essential informing educating pet owners about health risks linked to zoonotic antimicrobial resistance (AMR). To effectively convey information, should have strong communication skills. gather insights on ownership, veterinary consultations, risk communication, an online questionnaire was used survey dog cat Germany. evaluated frequency perception concerning AMR, deriving a score. findings showed rated veterinarian with high average score, reflecting satisfaction level. longer had been clients, more frequently they received information zoonoses better communication. However, results also indicated amount and/or AMR provided by still lower than desired owners. Risk factors, including pathogen detection, vulnerable individuals, owning imported animals, feeding them raw meat, fish, offal, or uncooked bones, were regularly present. These underscore critical role preventing AMR.

Language: Английский

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