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 horse owners

Pet selection

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Disaster preparedness

AVMA emergency preparedness and response guide

Saving the whole family^©

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.

What kind of relationship should I have with my veterinarian? (PDF)

Health awareness events

National Pet Dental Health Month

National Pet Week

National Pet Wellness Month

Pet Wellness Calendar

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.

Pet care

Pet food recalls and alerts

Whether it's a recall due to contamination or a manufacturing error, you want to make sure your pets' food is safe. View the sortable lists of pet food recalls and alerts and sign up for the twitter feed.

First aid tips for pet owners

First aid is not a substitute for veterinary care, but it may save your pet's life until you can get veterinary treatment. Learn how to prepare for pet medical emergencies, stock a first aid kit for your pets, and administer basic first aid to dogs, cats and other animals.

Advice on the safe use of flea and tick products in pets

An FDA advisory on safe use of flea and tick products notes that EPA officials advise talking to a veterinarian about these products.

Dogs' social lives and disease risks

Whether it's the dog park, doggie day care, boarding, competitions or training classes, mingling dogs with varied or unknown health histories can present health problems for dogs as well as their owners.

AAFP and AAHA Release Feline Life Stage Guidelines

The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) are pleased to announce the release of the AAFP/AAHA Feline Life Stage Guidelines. Published in the January, 2010 issue of the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery and the Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, the guidelines provide important information promoting appropriate wellness care for cats.

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.

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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.

Veterinary and animal science organizations

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

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American Veterinary Medical Association