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.
More than companions: service dogs reduce anxiety and depression in veterans
Service dogs can make a meaningful difference in the physical and emotion health of veterans. Learn more.
AHI Perspective on FDA Reorganization
April 2, 2025—The animal health industry provides essential medicines to keep both pets and food animals healthy. These products make key contributions to protecting the safety of the food supply and promoting the human-animal bond by enhancing the quality of life for companion animals. In 2021, the US animal health industry produced nearly $14 billion […]
Create a fitness plan for your dog
Maintaining appropriate exercise for your dog can help prevent injuries, lessen the impacts of age-related issues like arthritis, and help them stay physically active for longer. Read more about how to create a dog-safe fitness plan.
Dogs Can Smell Trauma in Human’s Breath
Well-established research shows that dogs can help humans with PTSD or other types of mental distress. Now research indicates that trained dogs can smell trauma on human’s breath. Read more.
Another benefit of pets: less screen time for children
Research shows that children who have pets have more physical activity, have better sleep habits, and have less screen time. Learn more.
AHI News: Health Threats from Parasites Are Increasing
World Parasite Awareness Day is an Important Step Toward Keeping Pets and People Healthy Washington, D.C. March 20, 2025 – Health leaders from around the world are marking the first ever World Parasite Awareness Day, a collective effort to raise awareness about the increasing threat of parasites to pets and people. Mosquito-borne and tick-borne disease […]
Pet Power
The unconditional love of a pet can do more than keep you company. Pets may also decrease stress, improve heart health, and even help children with emotional and social skills. Read more.
Cognitive traits by dog breed
Is your dog social, easy to train, or excitable? Does it follow directions from you, or work independently? Different breeds have different cognitive traits. Learn more here.
Kennel Cough
Canine infectious respiratory disease complex, better known as ‘kennel cough,’ is a highly contagious sickness in dogs. Here are some tips on how to tell if your dog has the cough, how to treat it, and how to prevent it.
No, Cats Aren’t Jerks
Cats have a reputation of being aloof and disconnected from their people, when in fact they’re quite social. Learn about the deeper nature of cats to each other and to humans.