Animal Disease Traceability
The Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) Rule, which took effect in March 2013, establishes minimum national official identification and documentation…
Disease precautions for outdoor enthusiasts and their companion animals
Disease precautions for outdoor enthusiasts and their companion animals
Disease prevention quick tips for outdoor enthusiasts
Disease prevention quick tips for outdoor enthusiasts and their companion animals
Disease Risks for People at Dog Social Events
People attending dog social events can be at risk of zoonotic diseases, which are diseases that spread from animals to people. Some of these diseases…
Zoonotic Diseases and Pets FAQ
Animals can carry diseases that people can catch. Get answers to commonly asked questions about disease risks related to pets.
Lyme disease
Transmitted through tick bites, Lyme disease can be hard to detect and cause serious, recurring health issues. It's best to prevent it by preventing…
Disease precautions for hunters
This paper is intended to be a general guide about diseases that hunters and their hunting dogs may encounter. Links to additional
Common Diseases of Poultry
Common diseases of poultry for the backyard poultry resource.
Rabbit hemorrhagic disease
Learn about rabbit hemorrhagic disease type 2, including clinical signs, prevention, reporting guidelines, and more.
Hunters and disease risks
There is an increasing awareness among hunters that there are medical risks associated with handling wildlife, and certain safety precautions should…
Disease precautions for dog walkers
Whether you’re walking a friend’s or family member’s dog, employed as a dog walker, or starting or running your own dog walking business, there are…
Disease prevention quick tips for wild game processors
There are medical risks associated with handling wildlife, and certain safety precautions should be taken. Diseases that are transmitted
Disease risks for dogs in social settings
The following is a list of the most common diseases to which your dog(s) may be exposed at a dog gathering. There may be specific risks in your area…
Wild Animal Health Risks
Reservoirs, Vector Species, and Reportable, Notifiable, and Zoonotic Diseases While addressing the reasons for which the animal has been presented,…
SARS-CoV-2 in animals
Learn about how the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 affects animals, and how to keep pets safe during the pandemic.
Animal health advocacy
The AVMA’s advocacy work provides critical support for the work veterinary teams do every day to protect, promote, and advance animal health. Learn…
Outdoor enthusiasts and their companion animals
The AVMA has the following advice to help keep outdoor enthusiasts and their animal companions safe while enjoying outdoor activities.
Wildfire smoke and animals
Smoke from wildfires and other large blazes affects pets, horses, livestock and wildlife. Protect your pets and livestock.
Animal Waste Disposal
An inevitable component of veterinary medicine is disposing of the wastes (urine, feces, vomitus, etc.) generated by the animal patients.
Interstate Regulations on Animal Transport
Where to find the interstate regulations on animal transport.
Veterinarians: Protecting the health of animals and people
Veterinarians are the only doctors educated to protect the health of both animals and people.
Veterinarians protect people, animals, and society
When people think of veterinarians, they usually think of doctors for animals, but veterinary medicine also crosses over into public health.
Dogs' social lives and disease risks - Tips for canine and human safety
Whether it's the dog park, doggie day care, boarding, competitions or training classes, mingling dogs with varied or unknown health histories can…
International Regulations on Animal Transport
International CVIs - Where to find the international regulations on animal transport.