Our pets can’t speak for themselves. As owners, we take on a responsibility to advocate for them and provide the support they need to live healthy,…

See numbers of pets, pet-owning households, veterinary visits, and veterinary expenditures in the United States.

Owning a pet is a privilege and should result in a mutually beneficial relationship. The benefits of pet ownership come with responsibilities.

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…

The American Pet Products Association reports that U.S. pet ownership decreased slightly between 2012 and 2014, but spending in the U.S. pet industry…

Americans still love their pets, with more than half of U.S. households owning a pet at year-end 2016, but 27.0 percent of pet-owning households…

Highlights from the latest AVMA pet ownership survey show the size of the U.S. pet population stabilizing after an increase in dog ownership in 2020…

The AVMA has created educational posters with messages from the new AVMA Guidelines for Responsible Pet Ownership.

The American Pet Products Association reports that about two-thirds of U.S. households own pets, and spending on pets is increasing—including spending…

The new 2022 AVMA Pet Ownership and Demographics Sourcebook examines types of pet owners, spending on veterinary care, veterinary visits, and client…

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…

The American Pet Products Association reports that the percentage of U.S. households that own pets increased from 2010 to 2012, but

The AVMA is concerned with animal welfare, husbandry, infectious diseases, public health and safety, and environmental impacts associated with…

The average amount spent per household on veterinary care for pets decreased by 4% from last year to this year, according to preliminary data from the…

"Guardian" is a legal term with significant legal implications and repercussions. It should not be used to describe the relationship between animals…

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

Preliminary results from a survey of over 2,000 pet owners indicate that pet populations and the percentage of households owning pets have increased,…

Ohio residents have received or sought permits to continue owning about 300 primates

National Pet Week® honors the pets in our lives and promotes responsible pet ownership. Join us to celebrate pets and help give them the best lives…

Weight management, exercise, regular veterinary exams, vaccination, and parasite prevention are among the most important ways to keep a pet healthy

The AVMA has adopted a set of principles for ownership and stewardship of veterinary practice data to reflect

This year's National Pet Week theme is Pets Make the Difference

USDA warns against private ownership of exotic cats

Responsible ownership the alternative to breed banning, other restrictions