AVMA news
Saving box turtles, all in a dog’s day of work
Veterinarians, veterinary students, a special pack of Boykin Spaniels, and the dogs’ owner have been working in Illinois and Tennessee to study and…
JAVMA news
Handle with care
Dr. Kimberly Pope-Robinson, a board member of the Human Animal Bond Association, gave a talk about the special needs of elderly and disabled animal…
policy
IAHAIO Rio Declaration on Pets in Schools
The AVMA endorses the International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organizations' Declaration on Pets in Schools.
policy
Animal-assisted interventions: Definitions
Animal-assisted interventions should be governed by basic standards, monitored regularly, and staffed by appropriately trained personnel. The health…
policy
The IAHAIO Geneva Declaration
The AVMA endorses the International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organizations' Geneva Declaration.
policy
The IAHAIO Tokyo Declaration
The AVMA endorses the International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organizations' Tokyo Declaration.
JAVMA news
AAHA releases guidelines for working, assistance, therapy dogs
The American Animal Hospital Association has released the first comprehensive consensus report on veterinary recommendations for working, assistance,…
JAVMA news
Suicide trend in the profession stretches back decades
Although the past few years have seen greater awareness of mental health issues and the incidence of suicide within the U.S. veterinary profession,…
blog
COVID-19: New guidance on PPE, mobile practice issues, more
New materials on our COVID-19 webpage include guidelines for conserving PPE, advice for mobile and house call veterinarians, wellbeing tips, and…
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…
JAVMA news
Problematic language still a factor on veterinary campuses
A second study by the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges assessing the social climate at veterinary colleges shows some improvement…
AVMA news
AVMA partners with psychiatric professionals to promote human-animal bond
The AVMA and the American Psychiatric Association are joining forces in March to call attention to the mental health benefits of having an animal…
Disposal of pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceutical Disposal has come under increased scrutiny due to detection of human pharmaceuticals in U.S. Waterways.
JAVMA news
New law provides for service dogs for veterans with PTSD
Some research indicates that overall symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder are less intense among war veterans with service dogs. The recent…
AVMA news
Updates from the AVMA feature resource to combat cyberbullying
AVMA leaders shared the latest Association updates during the plenary session of the 2023 AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference. The announcements…
AVMA news
Symposium explores psychological impacts of euthanasia, depopulation
Speakers at the AVMA Humane Endings Symposium, held January 26-29 in Chicago, shared their personal experiences with depopulation of cattle and sheep…