Tracking antibiotic use in pets to combat resistance
Representative, scalable, and sustainable surveillance methodologies to track companion animal antimicrobial use
This study is looking at how to better track antibiotic use in dogs and cats to help veterinarians understand their prescribing habits and promote safer use of these medications, which is important for keeping our pets healthy and preventing antibiotic resistance.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10907472 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing effective methods to monitor the use of antibiotics in companion animals, specifically dogs and cats. By addressing the challenges of collecting data from various veterinary electronic health record systems, the project aims to establish a systematic approach to track antibiotic prescriptions. This will help identify prescribing patterns and inform strategies for better antibiotic stewardship in veterinary medicine. Ultimately, the goal is to enhance the understanding of antibiotic use and its implications for antimicrobial resistance.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pet owners of dogs and cats who are receiving antibiotic treatments.
Not a fit: Patients who do not own pets or whose pets are not prescribed antibiotics may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved management of antibiotic use in pets, helping to combat antimicrobial resistance and protect both animal and human health.
How similar studies have performed: While tracking antimicrobial use in veterinary settings is a relatively novel approach, similar methodologies have shown promise in human medicine for combating antimicrobial resistance.
Where this research is happening
Minneapolis, United States
- University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Granick, Jennifer Lea — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Granick, Jennifer Lea
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 below.