Topics discussed, examinations performed and strategies implemented during canine and feline booster vaccination consultations

Robinson, Natalie Jane; Belshaw, Zoe; Brennan, Marnie Louise; Dean, Rachel S

Abstract

© British Veterinary Association 2019. Vaccination consultations account for a large proportion of the small animal veterinary caseload. The aim of this study was to determine the content of canine and feline booster vaccination consultations and gather opinions on strategies used to optimise these consultations. An online survey of UK veterinarians was conducted. Respondents were asked about the clinical examination performed and the topics discussed during vaccination consultations, as well as any strategies used to optimise these consultations. Finally, respondents were asked about the practicality and effectiveness of various potential strategies. A total of 662 responses were received. Most respondents always auscultated the chest during vaccination consultations (n=603/621, 97.1% canine consultations; n=587/610, 96.2% feline consultations). Microchipping was discussed more frequently during canine versus feline consultations (P

Citation

Robinson, N. J., Belshaw, Z., Brennan, M. L., & Dean, R. S. (2019). Topics discussed, examinations performed and strategies implemented during canine and feline booster vaccination consultations. Veterinary Record, 184(8), Article 252. https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.104835

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jan 4, 2019
• Online Publication Date: Feb 18, 2019
• Publication Date: Feb 23, 2019
• Deposit Date: Oct 24, 2019
• Publicly Available Date: Oct 31, 2019
• Journal: Veterinary Record
• Print ISSN: 0042-4900
• Electronic ISSN: 2042-7670
• Publisher: BMJ Publishing Group
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 184
• Issue: 8
• Article Number: 252
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.104835
• Keywords: General Veterinary; General Medicine
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/2956977
• Publisher URL: https://veterinaryrecord.bmj.com/content/184/8/252
• Additional Information: This article has been accepted for publication in Veterinary Record, 2019 following peer review, and the Version of Record can be accessed online at http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/vr.104835.; ; Copyright information: © British Veterinary Association 2019. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.
• Contract Date: Oct 31, 2019