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.

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

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

Model Bill and Regulations to Assure Appropriate Care for Dogs Intended for Use as Pets

Educate clients, community during Dog Bite Prevention Week® National Dog Bite Prevention Week® is being observed this week across the United States,…

Ownership and/or Possession and Appropriate Disposition of Wild and Exotic Pet Species or Their Hybrids

An orange tabby cat named T2 escaped from his owner's temporary home in Florida following a hurricane in 2004. Just this past March, he arrived in an…

AVMA study provides economic insights & data to drive veterinary care conversations Pet ownership is on the rise in the United States, with dogs…

How many potential clients and pets live in your local area? How many of those pets do you treat at your practice? If you’re not sure, then we have…

This week is National Dog Bite Prevention Week® and it’s the perfect opportunity for veterinary professionals to educate pet owners and the public…

The AVMA sponsors National Pet Week® in May each year to celebrate the special relationship between people and their pets, and to bring awareness to…

AVMA economists explore the question using research with dog-owning households.

News reports on the popularity of pet adoptions during COVID-19 got AVMA’s economists thinking and wondering: Is there data to confirm the trend?