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AVMA policy
 
Use of Human-Animal Interactions Terminology
(Oversight: CHAB; EB 1982, Revised 04/99 & 11/05; Reaffirmed 10/10)
 

AVMA publications and Council and Committee reports should use the terms "human-animal bond," "animal-assisted activity," "animal-assisted therapy," and "resident animal programs" when referring to related activities.