Coping with the loss of a pet
The bond we form with animals can be deep and fulfilling. When a beloved pet dies, the loss can bring grief and intense sorrow.
Pet care
Responsible pet ownership and pet health care. Topics include preventive care, keeping pets healthy and safe, pet medications and prescriptions...
Diabetes in Pets
With proper monitoring, treatment, and diet and exercise, diabetic pets can lead long and happy lives.
End-of-life care for your pet
End-of-life care for pets focuses on providing the best quality of life possible for a pet with a terminal disease or condition.
Your pet's healthy weight
Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight reduces your pet’s risk of disease and injury.
Winter holiday pet safety
December abounds with holiday celebrations, and nothing can spoil good cheer like an emergency trip to the veterinary clinic. These tips can help keep…
National Pet Week veterinary toolkit
National Pet Week® helps veterinarians promote responsible pet ownership and honor the pets in our lives. Use these practical tools for veterinary…
Money tips for caring pet owners
Everyone is trying to save money these days, including pet owners. But cutting back on preventive care can compromise a pet's health ... and cost more…
Protect your Family, Pets, and Livestock from Rodents and Rodenticides
Controlling rodents protects animal and public health, but some control measures carry risks of their own. Learn to protect pets if using…
Euthanasia
Eventually, many owners are faced with making life-or-death decisions for their pets. Although euthanasia is a personal decision, it doesn’t need to…
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…
Caring for senior cats and dogs
Older pets may develop age-related problems. Good care allows them to live happy, healthy, and active lives in their senior years.
Spanish-language resources
Vea esta página en español The American Veterinary Medical Association has many items available for you to view, print and download for free in…
Related Links - SAVMA One Health Challenge
Links that are related to One Health and the SAVMA One Health Project
Client education materials
Materials for private-practice veterinarians to offer clients: posters and handouts for the clinic; dog bite prevention info; Spanish-language tools;…
Human-animal bond
The human-animal bond is beneficial to the mental, physical, and social health of people and animals. Veterinarians play an important role in…
2024 HOD Resolutions and Bylaw Amendments
Resolutions and bylaw amendments considered by the AVMA House of Delegates
Leptospirosis in dogs
Protect your pet against leptospirosis by learning about clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
SARS-CoV-2 in animals
Learn about how the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 affects animals, and how to keep pets safe during the pandemic.
Obesity: A toolkit for veterinarians
Get practical tools to teach companion-animal and equine clients about obesity, and enlist them as partners in reducing their animals' weight.
Plague FAQ
Human Plague frequently asked questions: Plague is an infectious disease of animals and humans caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis.
Veterinary practitioners' guide to DEA security requirements for controlled substances
Understand the security requirements mandated by the DEA for controls and procedures to guard against theft and diversion of controlled substances.