Is that cockatoo riding a man's shoulder in the produce section really an emotional support animal?

The AVMA does not support the use of nonhuman primates as assistance animals because of animal welfare concerns, the potential for serious injury, and…

Since the Maui wildfires in early August burned large areas of the island, including the city of Lahaina, donations have poured in from around the…

Service, emotional support, and therapy animals provide therapeutic interventions and assist individuals with disabilities but the growing number of…

Since the Maui wildfires in early August burned large areas of the island, including the city of Lahaina, donations have poured in from around the…

New devices and software promise to help enhance patient care and monitoring, ease workloads, improve workflows, meet or exceed client expectations,…

 Relief for the animals and animal owners of Haiti after the recent devastating earthquake is coming from U.S. and international organizations that…

The AVMA, with support from the AVMA PLIT, took action when United Airlines announced a new policy requiring a veterinarian's signature vouching for…

Peer-reviewed white paper addressing possible strategies to promote appropriate use of assistance animals and discourage fraudulent activities

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded over $111,000 to the nonprofit LifeStock International to…

The DOT released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) related to transporting service and emotional support animals under the Air Carrier Access Act…

Delta Air Lines announced Jan. 19 that the airline is requiring advance documentation for service and emotional support animals, effective March 1.

Two databases that will allow the public and veterinarians to search and locate aquatic animal veterinarians and diagnostic

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ Equine Fund has been offering financial support again this year to help keep horses…

The Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine is inviting public comment on a possible framework for establishing a public-private…

If a state board is not able to waive the temporary or provisional license fees for veterinarians displaced by Hurricane Katrina

U.S. Army Veterinary Service personnel are currently serving in Iraq as protectors of human and animal health

After months of collaborative work by the AVMA, other stakeholder organizations, and congressional offices, the Rural Veterinary Workforce Act,…

Animal Welfare, Education & Research see new hires

Dr. Kendall Houlihan and certified veterinary technician Laura Lien joined the AVMA staff as assistant directors in the Animal Welfare and the…

What do veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants do, and what education and experience are needed?

Dr. Lyle P. Vogel was elected by the AVMA Executive Board Nov. 15 as the Association's assistant executive vice president.

Animal and public health are among the concerns in Haiti after the devastating Jan. 12 earthquake.

Advice and options for pet owners who may be struggling to pay for their pet's care.