Antimicrobial use and resistance: FAQs for pet owners
AVMA's antimicrobial FAQs provide science-based information to help you make educated decisions about the use of antibiotics and other antimicrobial…
Definitions: What is waste?
It may seem easy – waste is everything that no longer has a use or purpose and needs to be disposed of, right?
Getting pet health information online
The internet can be a great source of both information and misinformation. So how do you find sources to trust?
What do board-certified veterinary specialists do?
A veterinary specialist is a veterinarian who has completed additional training in a specific area of veterinary medicine, and has passed an…
Animal Agriculture Liaison Committee
The Animal Agriculture Liaison Committee advises on and develops animal agriculture policy and recommendations for submission to the AVMA Board of…
First aid tips for pet owners
First aid is not a substitute for veterinary care, but it may save your pet’s life until you can get to a veterinarian.
Safe use of flea and tick preventive products
They're creepy, they're crawly...and they can carry diseases. Fleas and ticks aren't just a nuisance, but pose animal and human health risks.
Cold weather animal safety
You’re probably already aware of the risks posed by warm weather, but did you know that cold weather also poses serious threats to your pets'
Rodenticides: Clinical aspects
Information about rodenticides and rodenticide poisoning for veterinarians and veterinary professionals.
Your Pet's Medications
Provides basic information for pet owners about pet medications and their safe use.
Backyard Poultry: Know the Legalities Regarding Treatment Options
Even if a goose, chicken or other poultry is kept as a pet, it is classified and regulated as a food animal species by the FDA.
Seek Advice on Backyard Poultry
Advice for small animal veterinarians who are asked to provide veterinary care for backyard poultry flocks. Relates to backyard poultry resource.
Antibiotic use is changing. Talk to your veterinarian.
Talk to a veterinarian about responsible use of antibiotics in animals. Veterinary oversight helps preserve antimicrobial effectiveness in fighting…
Antimicrobial use in veterinary practice
Find antimicrobial guidance by species, and resources to help communicate the importance of judicious antimicrobial use to clients and your community.
Antimicrobial use and resistance: AVMA policies
Explore AVMA policies related to antimicrobial use in veterinary medicine, including guidelines on judicious therapeutic use, the definition of…
External parasites
External parasites such as fleas, ticks, or mites can irritate pets and carry disease. But treatment, control and prevention are much easier than in…
Household hazards
Every home contains items that can be dangerous or fatal if ingested by dogs and cats. You can protect your pet by learning about these hazards.
Case studies: Veterinary telemedicine
Explore case studies to see how other veterinarians are using modern technology to improve patient care and meet business challenges.
Veterinarians and One Health
Whether as clinical practitioners, epidemiologists, or ecological experts, veterinarians are essential to protecting the health and safety of animals,…
Backyard chickens 101
A quick guide for small animal veterinarians to provide veterinary care for backyard chickens and urban poultry flocks.
Money tips for caring pet owners
Everyone is trying to save money these days, including pet owners. But cutting back on preventive care can compromise a pet's health ... and cost more…
Animal-assisted interventions: Guidelines
Veterinarians must prepare themselves to play a vital role in ensuring the health and wellbeing of the people and the animals involved in human-animal…