1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern
Monday, April 27, 2026 1:00 PM Eastern Time (EST/EDT) (EST/EDT) – 2:00 PM Eastern Time (EST/EDT) (EST/EDT)
ISCAID Zoom Room
Tips for getting clients on board with antimicrobial stewardship
This presentation explores the role of clear, empathetic communication in supporting antimicrobial stewardship and responsible antibiotic use in companion animal practice. As antibiotic resistance and One Health concerns continue to rise, veterinarians must navigate treatment decisions that balance likely pathogens, diagnostic findings, and client expectations, often moving away from convenience-based prescribing toward more appropriate, but sometimes more demanding, alternatives. Examples include choosing topical antimicrobials instead of once-daily oral antibiotics for localized superficial skin infections, or managing a sneezing kitten with supportive care and close monitoring rather than reflexively prescribing antibiotics “just to be safe.” While these stewardship-aligned approaches may initially feel uncomfortable for both clinicians and clients, most pet owners are receptive when the rationale is clearly and compassionately communicated. This talk offers practical, scenario-based strategies for getting clients and clinicians on the same page, improving treatment adherence, and strengthening the veterinarian-client bond, all while advancing the long-term goals of antimicrobial stewardship and improved patient outcomes.
Presented by: Cooper Brookshire, DVM, MS, DACVPM, Dipl. Epi. Specialty, DABVP (C/F)
Dr. Cooper Brookshire is an Associate Clinical Professor at Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. He is board-certified in Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Veterinary Epidemiology, and ABVP Canine and Feline Practice. His work focuses on advancing the understanding and clinical management of antibiotic-resistant pathogens, improving veterinary antimicrobial stewardship, One Health, and training the next generation of veterinarians.
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