A Survey on Companion Animal Owners' Perception of Veterinarians' Communication About Zoonoses and Antimicrobial Resistance in Germany.

ABSTRACT: 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 in informing and educating pet owners about health risks linked to zoonotic pathogens and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). To effectively convey this information, veterinarians should have strong communication skills. To gather insights on pet ownership, veterinary consultations, and risk communication, an online questionnaire was used to survey dog and cat owners in Germany. The survey evaluated the frequency and perception of communication concerning zoonotic pathogens and AMR, deriving a communication score. The findings showed that pet owners rated veterinarian communication with a high average s

SUBMITTER: Arnecke AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11590884 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature