An exploratory mixed methods study on shared decision-making and antibiotic prescribing for pet cats and dogs in Singapore veterinary clinics

Abstract Veterinarians primarily engage pet owners in shared decision-making (SDM) to enhance treatment outcomes and owner satisfaction, but not specifically for antibiotic stewardship. This study aims to understand how SDM occurs and how to better involve pet owners in appropriate antibiotic prescr...

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Published in:	Scientific Reports
Main Authors:	Huiling Guo, Zoe Jane-Lara Hildon, Timothy Chua, Boon Han Teo, Angela Chow
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nature Portfolio 2025-07-01
Subjects:	Antimicrobial resistance Companion animals Veterinary clinics Antibiotic prescribing Shared decision-making
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-04881-w