Animal Health

These educational brochures are listed online in dual formats (HTML and PDF) to allow easy on-screen reading as well as a view of each brochure as it appears in print.

Animal health topics

For dog owners

For cat owners

For horse owners

Pet selection

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Disaster preparedness

AVMA disaster preparedness and response guide

Disaster preparedness for veterinary practices

Veterinary medical assistance teams (VMAT)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

AVMA FAQs

Have a question about a certain topic but not quite sure where to look for the answer? This is a list of all frequently asked questions compiled by the AVMA.

Health awareness events

National Pet Wellness Month

National Pet Week

Pet Dental Health Month

World Rabies Day

For educators

AVMA resources for educators

The AVMA recognizes the important role of teachers, counselors, and advisors in guiding the future careers of today's students. With a growing need for trained veterinarians to protect animal and human health, we ask your help in promoting your students' interest in science and technology. The AVMA has created career materials and classroom activities for every grade level to engage students in pursuing careers in animal science, public health, and veterinary medicine.

A Pet Owner's Guide to Common Small Animal Poisons

Adverse event reporting

Adverse events are undesirable effects that occur after the use of a medication, medical device, pesticide, or vaccine or other biological product. They may, or may not, be caused by the product or device. Adverse events are rare and the majority of them are minor, but some can be life-threatening.

Emerging canine viruses

View frequently asked questions about canine respiratory coronavirus and an emerging strain of canine parvovirus.

Paws for Pets

Paws For Pets by Dr. Gail C. Golab offers valuable information for the new pet owner, including seasonal pet health tips to help keep your pet healthy all year long.

Veterinary and animal science organizations

For more information about animal health, visit our reference section.

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American Veterinary Medical Association