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Pet ownership rate stabilizes as spending increases
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…
National Pet Week®
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…
National Pet Week veterinary toolkit
National Pet Week® helps veterinarians promote responsible pet ownership and honor the pets in our lives. Use these practical tools for veterinary…
Social media for National Pet Week
National Pet Week® offers an opportunity for veterinarians to promote responsible pet ownership and honor the pets in our lives with the help of AVMA…
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AVMA celebrates National Pet Week 2022
Created in 1981, National Pet Week aims to foster responsible pet ownership, recognize the human-animal bond, and increase public awareness of the…
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AVMA celebrates National Pet Week 2024
The AVMA will be celebrating National Pet Week, held this year from May 5-11, with themes for each day of the week.
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AVMA celebrates National Pet Week 2023
The AVMA will be celebrating National Pet Week, held this year from May 7-13, with themes for each day of the week.
JAVMA news
Auxiliary celebrates National Pet Week 2020
This year’s theme is “Pets & Vets the Perfect Duet”
JAVMA news
AVMA celebrates National Pet Week 2020
The AVMA is celebrating “A Lifetime of Love” again for National Pet Week 2020, held this year from May 3-9.
Traveling with your pet FAQ
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…
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Does pet health insurance make sense for clients?
Pet health insurance can help pets get the health care they need. This Chart of the Month looks at research that illustrates the value of insurance,…
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Data, safety regulations lacking when it comes to pets and vehicles
Around 45% of U.S. households own dogs and 26% of households own cats out of the total U.S. population of 128 million households in 2020, according to…
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December webinars: Ways to help your community
This blog was updated 12/10/2018 to reflect changes made to the webinar "Caring for Pets of the Sick and Elderly: Leadership in your Community".…
JAVMA news
A resource for disaster response
As Hurricane Sandy approached the East Coast in October 2012, the Federal Emergency Management Agency relied on the AVMA’s Pet
JAVMA news
United States has short supply of FMD vaccine, report says
A limited vaccine supply could hurt the U.S. response to a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, according to a federal report.
Spanish-language resources
Vea esta página en español The American Veterinary Medical Association has many items available for you to view, print and download for free in…
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Keep in good financial health with sessions from AVMA economics team
Members of the AVMA Veterinary Economics Division will give three presentations on Saturday, July 30, at AVMA Convention 2022 for in-person attendees…
JAVMA news
In Puerto Rico, time measured before and after Maria
The wrath of Maria, one of the worst natural disasters to strike Puerto Rico, disrupted life on the island for months afterward.
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CE to build your business: Attend the AVMA Economic Summit on demand
There’s still plenty of time to sign up and watch the AVMA Economic Summit on demand. Learn practical strategies and tools to transform your business…
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Chart of the month: Shifting demand for veterinarians
Editor's Note: This post kicks off a new feature on the AVMA@Work blog. Every month, we'll feature a chart, graph, or infographic to illustrate…
JAVMA news
Japan's animal relief operations face considerable challenges
Japan is in the throes of what is known in the disaster and emergency management community as a "cascading disaster."
JAVMA news
Volunteer for Our Oath in Action projects
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation is seeking volunteers this fall for Our Oath in Action, a veterinary outreach program with projects across…
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Registration open: 2019 AVMA Economic Summit
Are you ready to learn the latest in consumer behavior trends, financial best practices, and veterinary economic research? Secure your seat to attend…
Animal health and welfare
Veterinarians and veterinary teams are committed to protecting the health and welfare of animals. AVMA has many tools and resources to help.
Marketing tools and client services
Save time with AVMA tools that help you communicate with clients in person and online.