“I Always Feel Like I Have to Rush…” Pet Owner and Small Animal Veterinary Surgeons’ Reflections on Time during Preventative Healthcare Consultations in the United Kingdom

Belshaw, Zoe; Robinson, Natalie; Dean, Rachel

doi:10.3390/vetsci5010020

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“…In human medicine, inconsistent vaccination in children is associated with lack of parental knowledge of immunization [ 44 ], but vaccination rates can be increased by targeted educational measures [ 45 , 46 ]. Sufficient consultation time and proper information from the veterinarian increases owner satisfaction and improves the client-veterinarian relationship, which can promote owner uptake of preventive measures [ 47 – 49 ]. A similar association was found in the present study; dogs belonging to owners who considered themselves poorly informed about vaccinations were less likely to be vaccinated than dogs of owners who considered themselves to be very well-informed.…”

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Canine vaccination in Germany: A survey of owner attitudes and compliance

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Background Vaccination is the most important preventive measure for protection against infectious diseases in humans and companion animals. Nevertheless, scepticism about the safety and importance of vaccines is increasing in human and in veterinary medicine. Although owner attitudes towards vaccination have been investigated in cats, there are no similar studies in dogs. The goals of this study were therefore to investigate the vaccination status of dogs in Germany, to determine owner compliance with vaccination and to identify factors that play a role in owners' decisions to have their dogs vaccinated. Methods Data were collected from August 2018 to February 2019 using an online survey targeting dog owners in Germany. A total of 3,881 questionnaires were evaluated, and factors associated with the vaccination status of dogs were determined by a linear logistic regression model using Akaike information criterion. Cohen's kappa statistic was used to evaluate agreement between questionnaire and 340 vaccination passports submitted voluntarily by owners. Results A total of 46.8% (n = 1,818/3,881) of dogs were vaccinated with core vaccines according to current guidelines with the lowest vaccination rate for leptospirosis (50.1%; n = 1,941/ 3,874). Dog's age (16 weeks to 15 months) (odds ratio (OR): 3.08; 95% CI: 2.05-4.68), type (working dog) (OR: 2.06; 95% CI: 1.22-3.53) and travelling abroad within previous 36 months (OR: 1.82; 95% CI: 1.12-2.96) had the strongest 'positive' association with the vaccination status. Recommendation from a veterinarian not to vaccinate against leptospirosis had the strongest 'negative' association (OR: 0.08; 95% CI: 0.04-0.18).

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“…In a series of papers, they report that, even in these routine appointments, there was potential opportunity for vets to explore owner attitudes and inform or educate owners about good practice [91]. However, vets often felt under pressure due to a lack of time [92], and there was a mismatch in expectations with both parties often unable to achieve what they had hoped from these consultations [93].…”

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Improving the Welfare of Companion Dogs—Is Owner Education the Solution?

Philpotts

Dillon

Rooney

2019

Animals

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Simple SummaryThe welfare of most dogs living in homes is largely unknown. However, national surveys carried out by animal welfare charities and findings by animal welfare researchers have shown significant deterioration in some key aspects of dog welfare. For example, more dogs presenting to vets with behavioural problems, obesity, and ill-health due to poor breeding practices. This means that some dogs are suffering due to their owners’ behaviours or ownership practices. Educating dog owners as to how best to look after their dogs is, and has been seen by many, as key to improving the welfare of dogs living in homes. However, the concept of education, the context in which it occurs, and the lack of systematic evaluation of the effectiveness of education interventions means that nobody really knows if this approach works. This paper explores these concepts and draws together a wide range of sources of information to highlight some of the complexities of improving dog welfare by educating owners.AbstractVets, animal welfare charities, and researchers have frequently cited educating owners as a necessity for improving the welfare of companion dogs. The assumption that improving an owner’s knowledge through an education intervention subsequently results in improvements in the welfare of the dog appears reasonable. However, the complexity of dog welfare and dog ownership and the context in which these relationships occur is rapidly changing. Psychology has demonstrated that humans are complex, with values, attitudes, and beliefs influencing our behaviours as much as knowledge and understanding. Equally, the context in which we individuals and our dogs live is rapidly changing and responding to evolving societal and cultural norms. Therefore, we seek to understand education’s effectiveness as an approach to improving welfare through exploring and understanding these complexities, in conjunction with the relevant research from the disciplines of science education and communication. We argue that well designed and rigorously evaluated education interventions can play a part in the challenge of improving welfare, but that these may have limited scope, and welfare scientists could further consider extending cross-disciplinary, cross-boundary working, and research in order to improve the welfare of companion dogs.

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“…Studies in human medicine have frequently pinpointed these influences, which generally relate to the prescribing physicians' experience, perceived pressure from patients, time pressure, and decision fatigue ( 8 ). Similar studies in veterinary medicine have also highlighted factors that can contribute to antibiotic overuse, with evidence that veterinary professionals experience many of the same challenges as medical practitioners, and although the context may differ many of the burdens remain the same ( 9 , 10 ).…”

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Vets' and Pet Owners' Views About Antibiotics for Companion Animals and the Use of Phages as an Alternative

Rhys-Davies

Ogden

2020

Front. Vet. Sci.

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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health burden. Although a complex and multi-faceted problem, inappropriate antibiotic use has repeatedly been identified as one of the main drivers of the acceleration and spread of AMR. Behaviors associated with antibiotic prescription and use have been extensively investigated in human medicine and in the livestock sector of veterinary medicine. There is now a growing interest in the factors that drive inappropriate antibiotic use in companion animal medicine, as the significance of antimicrobial use in this sector is being recognized. Additionally, the possibility of an alternative antimicrobial, phage therapy, being implemented into companion animal medicine is explored in this study. Interviews revealed complexities in the vet-owner relationship including conflicting perceptions of responsibility regarding antibiotic prescription and use, distrust of vets' intentions, and misconception of clients' needs. A need for alternative antimicrobials was evident, as all vets were able to report difficulties finding antibiotics to treat infections as a common occurrence. Questionnaire results indicated that vets and pet owners are open to the use of phage therapy in companion animals. This study shows that an alternative antimicrobial such as phage therapy could be accepted into companion animal medicine in the UK; however, effective communication between vets and pet owners is vital if antibiotic use is to be reduced and new antimicrobials are successfully implemented.

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“I Always Feel Like I Have to Rush…” Pet Owner and Small Animal Veterinary Surgeons’ Reflections on Time during Preventative Healthcare Consultations in the United Kingdom

Cited by 30 publications

References 27 publications

Canine vaccination in Germany: A survey of owner attitudes and compliance

Canine vaccination in Germany: A survey of owner attitudes and compliance

Improving the Welfare of Companion Dogs—Is Owner Education the Solution?

Vets' and Pet Owners' Views About Antibiotics for Companion Animals and the Use of Phages as an Alternative

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