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b'Antibiotic resistance is an issue that affects every veterinary and human healthcare provider. There\\u2019s no way to sugarcoat it: Antibiotic resistance is a very real existential threat for humanity.\\n\\u2026\\nThe problem is many small animal veterinarians don\\u2019t see themselves as responsible or contributing to antibiotic resistance. This week we\\u2019ve got a veterinary expert who research proves small animal vets and vet techs are part of the problem \\u2014 and solution.\\n\\u2026\\nHosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT are joined by a veterinarian who has been conducting research on veterinarian and veterinary technician\\u2019s attitudes toward prescribing antibiotics. Dr. Dan Taylor recently successfully earned his PhD at Colorado State University and discusses some of his findings.\\n\\u2026\\nDr. Taylor also shares how he found his passion for this topic after years of general practice and even a stint as food inspector, and why this topic is even more important after the Covid pandemic.\\n\\u2026\\nDr. Taylor gives practical advice for the common scenario of a pet parent demanding \\u201cBut you\\u2019ve got to give my pet SOMETHING!\\u201d The trio also review communication and treatment options to dispensing antibiotics, and why vet techs are essential in calming nervous pet parents (and young vets!) worries about not giving an antibiotic.\\n\\u2026\\nViewfinders, this is another tough topic that small animal veterinary professionals need to talk more openly about. How do you handle pet parents who \\u201cwant some medication\\u201d or \\u201cjust refill his last antibiotic prescription?\\u201d\\n\\u2026\\nIf you want to learn more about Dr. Dan Taylor\\u2019s current research project evaluating pet parents\\u2019 attitudes toward antibiotics: \\n...\\nVeterinary support staff antibiotic survey - https://ucdenver.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4VjbFnBgqZBZe2a\\n...\\nor email him at: dantaylordvm@gmail.com\\n\\u2026 \\nHere are links to some of the videos and research we talk about:\\n\\u2026\\nSnotty Kittens and 10 Million Human Deaths - Veterinary Vlog 013 - Dr. Ernie Ward\\nhttps://youtu.be/eVtXxfq8jJ8\\n\\u2026\\nVMX 2019 Why Are Small Animal Vets Overprescribing Antibiotics?\\nhttps://youtu.be/6kWfDdqHji8\\n\\u2026\\nTransmission of Antimicrobial-Resistant\\xa0Staphylococcus aureus\\xa0Clonal Complex 9 between Pigs and Humans, United States\\nhttps://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/27/3/19-1775_article'