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ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP
SPEAKING WITH CLIENTS ABOUT ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP
An important part of your antimicrobial stewardship ( AMS ) program is sharing your commitment to the responsible use of antimicrobials with your clients . Educating clients about AMS and how it can affect them and their pets can be part of maintaining a healthy relationship with your client . Providing information about AMS can help your client better understand your treatment recommendations . This is an important aspect of AMS , as veterinarians and pet owners have a role in responsible antimicrobial use .
Conversation Points :
– Misuse of antimicrobials can contribute to the development of antimicrobial resistance , which will negatively impact both human and animal health .
– Antimicrobials are only needed for treating certain infections caused by bacteria .
– Use antimicrobials prescribed by a veterinarian and keep to the directed dosage / duration .
– Reduce the need for antimicrobials through preventative care , such as vaccinations , clean environment , good nutrition , and exercise .
Empowering your clients with AMS knowledge can help to keep their animals healthy , reduce the need for treatment with antimicrobial drugs in the future and limit their contribution to the growing issue of antimicrobial resistance .
Additional Information :
The College has prepared an article to help the public understand antimicrobial stewardship and how it can impact their animals .
Resources are available on the College website to assist you in understanding antimicrobial stewardship .
Recent articles on antimicrobial stewardship in College Connection :
Five Questions to Ask Before Prescribing Antimicrobial Stewardship & You Antimicrobial Stewardship The 5 Rs of Antimicrobial Stewardship References
Australian Government . ( 2017 ). Antimicrobial Resistance for Animals Owners : What You Can Do
UMN . Handbook of Antimicrobial Stewardship in Companion Animal Veterinary Settings , 1st ed . Saint Paul , MN : UMN , 2020 .
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