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September 10, 2025Veterinary WorldOpen Access

Perceptions of antimicrobial use and resistance among pet owners in Chile: A cross-sectional One Health survey

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NGNicolás GalarceADAilén DumontJLJosé Longa

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Cross-sectional survey assessed perceptions of antimicrobial use and resistance among pet owners in Chile, highlighting key gaps in knowledge.

Key Points

  • Significant gaps exist in pet owners' understanding of antimicrobial resistance and guidelines for antibiotic use.
  • 86.2% of pet owners reported their pets had received antibiotics, but only 68.2% understood proper administration.
  • The survey included 378 respondents, mainly female professionals aged 21 to 50, focused on dogs and cats.
  • Strengthening communication between veterinarians and pet owners is crucial for addressing antimicrobial resistance.

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Galarce et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1d7ee54b1d3bfb60f9e43https://doi.org/10.14202/vetworld.2025.2450-2459
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