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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

USDA warns against private ownership of exotic cats

Responsible ownership the alternative to breed banning, other restrictions

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

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

Your pet-owning experience will be most enjoyable if you consider carefully what type of pet best suits your family, home, and lifestyle.

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

A pet bird can make a wonderful addition to households, especially if there is limited space or family members are allergic to other animals.

Learn about rabbits to determine if a rabbit is the right pet for your family.

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