About Animal Health Institute
The Animal Health Institute (AHI) represents the companies that develop and produce animal medicines. Our industry is a global leader whose products improve the health of nearly 10 billion companion and food-producing animals in the U.S., which results in significant economic and social benefits for Americans.
Boomer at Pet Night
Pet Night on Capitol Hill is a great Washington tradition, and I loved checking it out with Martha Scott. I made so many new friends, like Dana Brooks and Sandy Moore. Of course, the best part was being there for the announcement of the Cutest Pets on Capitol Hill Contest! Stay tuned, because our U.S. […]
Diabetes in Pets
Diabetes is both common and treatable in pets. While certain health factors may play a role, read more for signs that your pet may be afflicted and learn about treatment options.
Making Halloween Safer for Pets
With candy, costumes, and a parade of people coming to the door, Halloween can be scary (and even dangerous) for dogs. Keeping candy and decorations out of reach, ensuring pet costumes fit properly and making sure pets have proper identification will help combat the chaos of the holiday. Protect your pet by taking these precautions […]
Boomer Meets Congressman Adrian Smith (NE-3)
Martha Scott took me with her to a meeting where they talked about things like the importance of agricultural trade to the U.S. farm economy and how important it is to keep animals healthy, wherever they are in the world. Then we got to take a picture, so here I am with Will Rijksen (Zoetis), […]
AHI Congratulates Dr. Tim Schell on Appointment as Director of Center for Veterinary Medicine.
AHI President and CEO Martha Scott Poindexter made the following statement regarding today’s Food and Drug Administration announcement of the appointment of a new director of the Center for Veterinary Medicine: I am excited to congratulate Dr. Tim Schell on being named Director of the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM), and thank FDA Commissioner Marty […]
Students and Animals Help Each Other
At UNC Chapel Hill, “Carolina Helping Paws” is a volunteer organization that works to promote pet adoption and provides opportunities for students to ease stress with the help of pets. The organization has more than 150 pet-loving members. Learn about all the ways “Carolina Helping Paws” helps animals and students.
What You Need to Know About African Swine Fever
African Swine Fever (ASF) is a deadly virus that affects domestic and wild pigs – not humans. It has severely disrupted global pork production due to mass pig deaths caused by the virus. While ASF has not yet reached the U.S., the animal health industry is researching vaccines and treatments. Learn more about ASF here.
Tips for Making Veterinary Visits Better
Going to the doctor’s office can be scary for both humans and pets. Here are some tips to help prepare your pet for a calm and relaxed vet visit.
Meet Boomer!
My name is Boomer, and it’s my job to provide comfort and companionship to my owner Martha Scott Poindexter. She’s the new CEO of the Animal Health Institute, the trade association that represents companies that make medicine for my friends and me. It’s her job to make sure humans in Washington understand the importance of […]
Understanding Antibiotic Use in Animals
Antibiotic resistance is an important public health issue that all sectors using antibiotics must work together to address. Learn about how these important medicines are used in animals under the care of veterinarians.