The bond we form with animals can be deep and fulfilling. When a beloved pet dies, the loss can bring grief and intense sorrow.

Veterinarians were among the participants at the first annual meeting of the new Pet Loss Professionals Alliance, March 10-13 in San Antonio.

The human grieving process after a pet's death is similar to that experienced by people who have lost a family member or close friend. View AVMA's…

A new federal aviation rule will require passenger airlines to submit to the Department of Transportation monthly reports of

The Vermont Supreme Court has upheld a lower court's decision dismissing a lawsuit claiming the right to compensation for the emotional pain and lost…

Executive Board coverage Hospice care, pet loss support, therapy animal wellness guidelines

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has granted a conditional license for the Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody—Elanco's first monoclonal antibody…

The pet aftercare industry remains largely unregulated, and veterinarians are often the only source of information that pet owners have when choosing…

With proper monitoring, treatment, and diet and exercise, diabetic pets can lead long and happy lives.

Responsible pet ownership and pet health care. Topics include preventive care, keeping pets healthy and safe, pet medications and prescriptions...

San Francisco recently joined a growing number of cities that think of their animal-owning population also as pet guardians.

Learn if a fish is the right pet for your family.

Owners reported dogs and cats in homes where a pet had recently died demanded more attention from owners and sought out the deceased pet’s favorite…

The AVMA’s reputation management toolkit is now available to all veterinary team members—whether or not you are a veterinarian or an AVMA…

Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight reduces your pet’s risk of disease and injury.

Approved by the Executive Board, June 2005 The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) believes the interests of animals and their owners are…

Among the common causes of sudden unexpected death in cats and dogs are heart disease, trauma, and toxicity. Veterinarians can help grieving pet…

A diagnosis of osteoarthritis in a pet can be unwelcome to the veterinarian as well as the pet owner because the disease is painful and progressive,…

End-of-life care for pets focuses on providing the best quality of life possible for a pet with a terminal disease or condition.

A new survey has found that barriers to pet ownership include not only expenses and lifestyle factors but also a dislike of cats and grief over the…

More treatments available alongside increasing incidence or awareness of itchy dogs and cats

Whether related to work interruptions or fears of catching SARS-CoV-2, pets were a source of not only comfort but also potentially stress for many pet…

USDA to help pets in distress Following the devastation wrought upon North Carolina by Hurricane Floyd, the USDA,

Speakers at the AVMA Humane Endings Symposium, held January 26-29 in Chicago, shared their personal experiences with depopulation of cattle and sheep…

 Suit seeks compensation for emotional pain and loss of companionship