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…

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

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

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

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

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

The AVMA encourages veterinarians to be familiar with the legal status and protections accorded to service, assistance, emotional support, and therapy…

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

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

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?

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

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

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

Animal Welfare, Education & Research see new hires

Some pet owners are seeking temporary assistance to keep their companions through the economic downturn, and veterinary practices can refer them to a…

The AVMA Publications Division has filled a vacancy for assistant editor. Dr. Carla M.K. Morrow joined the staff Oct. 20, 2008

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

The Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams sprang into action at the National Fire Academy's National Emergency Training Center

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

The Department of Homeland Security has requested that the size of each of the four AVMA Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams be

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

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