Owning a pet is a privilege, but the benefits of pet ownership come with responsibilities.

Owning a pet is a privilege and should result in a mutually beneficial relationship. However, the benefits of pet ownership come with obligations.

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…

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

Animals can carry diseases that people can catch. Get answers to commonly asked questions about disease risks related to pets.

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

What to think about when deciding to travel with a pet? Can you take your pet out of the country? Specific needs for travel by plane, boat, car, train…

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

From economic insights and market research data to topical task force reports, AVMA provides a variety of reports and data for the veterinary…

Veterinarians recommend regular wellness exams for the same reason your physician and dentist do: if you can detect a problem in its early stages...

Formal Title : Docket Number [2012-19161]; Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force Strategic Plan 2013-2017 Brief Description: The Aquatic Nuisance…

Preamble Recent research is demonstrating various benefits of companion animals to people's well-being, personal growth, and quality of life. In…

The population of dogs and cats in the U.S. exceeds the capacity of our society to care and provide homes for them as companion animals.