The AVMA supports standardized health information systems that contribute to interoperability, One Health information exchange, research, and other…

View general guidelines for the care and humane treatment of animals in nonagricultural facilities such as shelters, pet stores, boarding kennels,…

Comparative medicine studies the similarities and differences in biology among animals to enhance the understanding of mechanisms of human and animal…

The AVMA endorses the Compendium of Veterinary Standard Precautions for Zoonotic Disease Prevention in Veterinary Personnel developed by the National…

The AVMA discourages elective declawing of cats and supports non-surgical alternatives, respecting the veterinarian’s right to use professional…

This resource can serve as a guide for legislators and other government officials involved in developing legislation and regulations to assure…

Transportation of animals for research, testing, and education should be conducted humanely and assure the animals are handled appropriately for their…

Veterinarians play an important role in biomedical research that benefits animal, human, and environmental health. The AVMA strongly supports…

Lead in the environment is a health risk to people, pets, livestock, and wildlife.

AVMA is committed to ensuring access to the convenience and benefits afforded by telemedicine, while promoting the responsible provision of…

The AVMA endorses this American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) policy on Tail Alteration in Horses.

Assessing the efficacy of analgesics used in veterinary clinical practice requires well-designed and appropriately controlled experimental clinical…

The AVMA's Model Dog and Cat Control Ordinance is a guide for legislators and other government officials involved in developing animal control…

The veterinarian-client-patient relationship is the basis for veterinary care. ​To establish such a relationship these conditions must be satisfied.

The AVMA recognizes the importance of and supports the need for national surveillance for zoonotic diseases of public health importance in animals and…

The AVMA supports the concept of pediatric spay/neuter in dogs and cats to reduce the number of unwanted animals. Veterinarians should use their best…

The AVMA endorses the implantation of electronic identification in companion animals and equids and supports standardization in materials, procedures,…

Discover risk factors that could lead to musculo-skeletal injury, examples of related tasks in veterinary medicine, and what to do if you identify a…

The AVMA encourages collaborative efforts to identify humane and effective alternatives to the destruction of healthy cats for animal control…

The AVMA encourages veterinarians to educate clients and the public about the risks associated with allowing cats free-roam access to the outdoors.

Government entities should consider the possible harm to human health, animal health and animal welfare that may result from fees and taxes on…

It's incumbent on veterinary employers to inform all team members, including both paid staff and volunteers, about job hazards that may affect their…

The AVMA, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe, and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association have jointly adopted this policy on responsible and…

The AVMA, FVE, and CVMA recognize that sentient animals are capable of experiencing positive physical and emotional states (or feelings), including…

The AVMA endorses the American Association of Equine Practitioners' position statement on Management of Mares Used in the Pregnant Mare Urine…