Understanding Antibiotic Use in Companion Animals: A Literature Review Identifying Avenues for Future Efforts.

ABSTRACT: Addressing antibiotic use is essential to tackle antimicrobial resistance, a major human and animal health challenge. This review seeks to inform stewardship efforts in companion animals by collating research insights regarding antibiotic use in this group and identifying overlooked avenues for future research and stewardship efforts. The development of population-based methods has established that antibiotics are frequently used in companion animal care. Research insights are also contributing toward an in-depth comprehension of the contexts to antibiotic use. Qualitative approaches, for example, have enabled a nuanced understanding in four key areas: interactions with owners, clinical and financial risk management, time pressures, and clinic dynamics. This review identifies that much of

SUBMITTER: Tompson AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8531418 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature