Reducing antibiotic use in dogs by veterinarians
Official title: Impact of Antimicrobial Stewardship Resources on Companion Animal Veterinarians' Intention and Capability to Prescribe Fewer Antimicrobial Drugs
Funded at North Carolina State University Raleigh · NIH-11075621 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how teaching veterinarians about responsible antibiotic use can help them prescribe fewer medications for dogs with diarrhea, especially by understanding the challenges they face, so they can feel more confident in following the right guidelines.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | North Carolina State University Raleigh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Raleigh, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $44,598 |
| NIH project number | 1U18FD008350-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11075621 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are pet owners with dogs suffering from acute diarrhea who are seeking veterinary care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients whose pets do not have conditions requiring antibiotic treatment or those who do not visit veterinarians may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how educational resources can help veterinarians prescribe fewer antimicrobial drugs, particularly for treating canine acute diarrhea. It focuses on understanding the barriers veterinarians face, such as client pressure and hospital culture, that may lead to overprescribing. By applying the Theory of Planned Behavior, the study aims to measure veterinarians' knowledge, attitudes, and confidence in following guidelines for antibiotic use. The goal is to develop effective training tools that encourage responsible prescribing practices.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a significant reduction in unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions in veterinary medicine, helping to combat antimicrobial resistance.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that educational interventions can effectively change prescribing behaviors in medical settings, suggesting potential success for this approach in veterinary medicine.
Where this research is happening
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North Carolina State University Raleigh
Raleigh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Frey, Erin — North Carolina State University Raleigh
- Study coordinator: Frey, Erin
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.