Dog bite prevention
Any dog can bite—big or small, male or female, young or old. It’s not a dog's breed that determines whether it will bite, but rather the dog's…
Dog bite prevention toolkit
Bring science-based dog bite prevention information to your community during National Dog Bite Prevention Week and year round.
Dog bite risk and prevention: The role of breed
Peer-reviewed summary of scientific literature related to the role of breed in dog bite risk and prevention.
A Community Approach to Dog Bite Prevention (abstract)
A Model Community Approach to Dog Bite Prevention(abst) in proceedings 140th Annual ConventionAmerican Veterinary Medical AssociationJune 2001Gail C.…
National Dog Bite Prevention Week Coalition
The National Dog Bite Prevention Week® coalition includes the AVMA, State Farm Insurance, American Humane, Insurance Information Institute, and…
Social media for National Dog Bite Prevention Week
Share facts and images about dog bite prevention on your social media to help educate clients and others about dog bite prevention.
State & Local Dog Bite Prevention/Breed-Specific Proposals
Tools to help veterinarians influence state and local laws affecting dog bite prevention, including breed-specific legislation.
Rabies prevention toolkit
Bring science-based rabies prevention information to your community on World Rabies Day and year round.
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…
Dogs Traveling in Truck Beds
Dogs transported unsecured in the cargo area (truck bed) of vehicles such as pickup trucks are at risk of injury if they jump or are thrown from the…
Disease prevention quick tips for outdoor enthusiasts
Disease prevention quick tips for outdoor enthusiasts and their companion animals
Disease prevention quick tips for hunters
Prior to Hunting Season: Make sure hunting dogs are up-to-date on their vaccines, especially rabies. Begin (or continue) heartworm
Why breed-specific legislation is not the answer
Breed-specific legislation may look good on the surface, but it’s not a reliable or effective solution for dog bite prevention.
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 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…
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…
Common-sense measures to protect your dog, yourself and others in canine social settings
Consult your veterinarian about the best preventive program for your dog(s), including vaccinations, heartworm prevention and parasite prevention…
State Advocacy Issue
Pet Plaintiffs By Steve Malanga May 9, 2007 In the wake of the tainted pet-food scandal, some pet owners, aided by trial lawyers and advocacy…
Other Foreign-Language Resources
The American Veterinary Medical Association has expanded our series to include products in various languages for you to view, print and download for…
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
Client education materials
Materials for private-practice veterinarians to offer clients: posters and handouts for the clinic; dog bite prevention info; Spanish-language tools;…
Rabies
Rabies remains a major concern worldwide, killing tens of thousands of people every year. These AVMA resources help veterinarians educate pet owners…
External parasites
External parasites such as fleas, ticks, or mites can irritate pets and carry disease. But treatment, control and prevention are much easier than in…
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.
Marketing tools and client services
Save time with AVMA tools that help you communicate with clients in person and online.