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

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

The American Pet Products Association reports that U.S. pet ownership decreased slightly between 2012 and 2014

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

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…

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

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

USDA warns against private ownership of exotic cats

Responsible ownership the alternative to breed banning, other restrictions

Pet Demographic Sourcebook data on top and bottom 10 states for pet ownership

The U.S. Postal Service is issuing the Pets Forever set of stamps in August to celebrate pets.

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

The Auxiliary to the AVMA will celebrate playful pets for National Pet Week 2016, May 1-7.

The Auxiliary to the AVMA will highlight pet adoption for National Pet Week 2015, May 3-9. The theme is “Adopt a Pet—A Promise of Love.”

"Healthy Pets Make Happy Homes" is the message that the Auxiliary to the AVMA will be spreading for National Pet Week

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

posted on December 15, 2000   Pet-related booklets compiled by Dr. Don Owen's daughter's grade-school class are popular reading material in his…

The AVMA Executive Board has made some noteworthy policy changes relating to companion animals and production

On June 2, Minnesota became the latest state to prohibit residents from possessing dangerous wild animals as pets.

The American Pet Products Association released a report in mid-March indicating that overall spending in the U.S. pet industry increased 3.9

The AVMA is celebrating A Lifetime of Love again for National Pet Week

The American Pet Products Association estimates a 6.1 percent increase in spending on veterinary care for 2013-2014.

The AVMA is celebrating “A Lifetime of Love” for National Pet Week 2017, May 7-13

Consumer spending on pets has more than doubled from $17 billion in 1994 to an estimated $38.4 billion in 2006, according to

The AVMA House of Delegates has passed a policy that supports minimizing inherited disorders in the breeding of dogs, cats, and other companion