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.

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

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

As veterinary practices look to innovative solutions to attract and retain staff members—as well as promote mental health and well-being—an employee…

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…

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

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…

Veterinary technicians are educated in the care and handling of animals, principles of normal and abnormal life processes, and many lab and clinical…

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

Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, Jan. 19, 2023

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

The American Animal Hospital Association has released the first comprehensive consensus report on veterinary recommendations for working, assistance,…

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

Dr. Coretta Patterson has started to compile a list of Black diplomates of veterinary specialty colleges, including from the American College of…

Dr. Robert W. Nichols III joined the AVMA staff Nov. 7 as assistant director of the Governmental Relations Division