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

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.

Companion animals | Exotic animals | Formulas/Calculator - Source: 2017-2018 U.S. Pet Ownership and Demographics Sourcebook.

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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…

​Did you know? In 2011, six-out-of-ten pet owners, or 63.2%, considered their pets to be family members.

View current statistics Companion animals   Dogs Cats Birds Horses Percent of households owning 37.2% 32.4% 3.9% 1.8% Number of…

Animal owners love their pets, and veterinarians love animals. But "guardian" is a legal term with significant legal implications and repercussions.

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

AVMA releases latest Pet Ownership and Demographics Sourcebook

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

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

Over 30% of dog-owning households with annual income of less than $20,000 reported not seeing a veterinarian at least once a year.

Responsible pet ownership builds a solid foundation for dog bite prevention. Some basics of responsible dog ownership and dog bite prevention include:…

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

Tools and resources to help veterinarians monitor and influence state and local laws related to ownership and guardianship of animals.

A census of veterinarians prepared by the AVMA raises concerns that demographic changes could exacerbate shortages in the profession and declines in…

USDA warns against private ownership of exotic cats

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

Lecturers at a meeting of cattle veterinarians said recent graduates from veterinary school can own their own practices, and