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.
Longer pet lifespans can present health challenges
/in FEATUREDThe good news is that pets are living longer. The other news is that longer lives necessitate different approaches to health and wellbeing. The animal health industry is committed to developing therapies to meet these needs.
Types of animal medicines
/in FEATUREDMedicines are essential for ensuring animal welfare, preventing diseases from passing between animals and humans, and protecting our food supply. Our industry’s products prevent, mitigate, and treat diseases that harm or endanger a wide range of domestic and food-producing animals. Check out what the American Veterinary Medicine Association says about animal medicines.
Do you take your dog to the dog park? Beware of parasites.
/in FEATUREDResearch has found that 85% of dog parks visited in U.S. metropolitan cities had at least one dog test positive for intestinal parasites. Staying on top of your dog’s preventative care is important for fido and for you.
Feline asthma, a progressive condition with no cure
/in FEATUREDIf your cat wheezes, coughs, or hacks, it may have asthma. Symptoms can vary in intensity, ranging from acute respiratory crises to chronic, low-grade coughing, elevated respiratory rate, or increased respiratory effort. Flare-ups can vary in intensity from mild to life threatening. Although cats can never be truly “cured” of asthma, by carefully monitoring their […]
More pets means greater focus on animal health
/in FEATUREDThe human population is fast-growing, but so is the number of pets and livestock worldwide, making animal health more important than ever. It is estimated that more than half of the global population has a pet at home, with dogs being the most popular pet, closely followed by cats.
Reading to therapy dog brings confidence and calm to CCSD third-graders
/in NEWSHushed whispers echo throughout the gym at Legacy Traditional School in the southwest valley as a class of third-graders surround Lucy, a 4-year-old therapy dog. Each of the students gets the chance to read a page from “Pick Me!” by Greg Gormley, a children’s book about a shelter dog displaying its talents to get adopted, […]
Smart tags for animals can help veterinarians stop the spread of disease
/in FEATUREDThe digital technology in smart tags and sensors enable earlier diagnostics and targeted treatments, potentially restricting illnesses to single animals before they spread throughout herds. These devices can also provide consistent, real-time evaluation of livestock. Learn more here.
We Keep 10.5 billion animals healthy
/in FEATUREDThe animal health industry serves nearly 400 million companion animals and more than 10 billion food-producing animals. Animal health products help domestic, farm, and performance animals, including dogs, cats, cattle, poultry, swine, and horses.
10 Benefits of Having a Dog
/in NEWSWeighing up the pros of having a dog? Here’s 10 ways it could improve your life. Most of us love dogs. In fact, 63% of households own a dog, according to the 2019-2020 National Pet Owners Survey conducted by the American Pet Products Association (APPA). This has steadily increased over the years and was helped […]
Seven things to keep your pet healthy
/in FEATUREDOur pets do so many things to help us – they provide comfort, lower our blood pressure, keep us entertained and social. Make sure you’re doing all you can to help your pet. Here are seven things to keep your pet healthy.