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.
Tails of Wellness!
Researchers at UMass Amherst Behavioral Medicine Lab studied how dog ownership impacts health and wellness across different age groups. The research team found that dogs can be incredible motivators for healthy physical and social habits. Read about how the researcher’s own dog helped launch this study.
Nine Benefits of Having a Cat
Cats are great, manageable pet companions, but what are the science-backed benefits of our feline friends? Grounding, protection from allergies, stress relief, and helping humans maintain a routine. Learn about other benefits and the science behind them at Care.com.
AHI Supports USDA’s Expanded Commitment to Supporting Rural Veterinarians
The USDA’s Rural Veterinary Action Plan (RVAP) includes important initiatives that will help strengthen America’s animal health infrastructure. America has one of the safest and most reliable food supplies in the world, and veterinarians are the heart of agricultural production. Investing in the veterinary workforce is also good economics – healthy animals are more productive, […]
How to Know Your Cat Loves You
Many assume cat are too aloof and independent to show love, a cat trainer from Ottawa, Canada, has discovered how cats express love for their owners in their own unique way. Headbutting is a means for cats to leave their scent on humans, while kneading, licking and nipping are ways cats shows love. Even a […]
Petting a Dog, Nature’s Stress Relief
A study has found that just fifteen minutes of playing or petting a friendly dog can measurably reduce stress and lower heart rate and cortisol levels. Dogs’ ability to adjust behavior based on human body language and the added oxytocin from the interaction lowers cortisol and provides natural stress relief for both humans and dogs.
Today’s Forecast Calls for Parasites
Regardless of weather or geographic location, expert forecasts warn of rising pet parasite threats. Read more from Veterinary Practice News.
Animals & Vaccines
Vaccinations are a proven, safe way to help pets avoid disease and maintain overall health. Veterinarians use different vaccines to inoculate against different diseases, and not all animals are prone to the same diseases. Work with your veterinarian to determine the best vaccine regimen for your pet. More details from the American Veterinary Medical Association.
AHI CEO Martha Scott Poindexter Applauds Administration Action on New World Screwworm
August 19, 2025 — I appreciate the action taken by Health and Human Services Secretary Kennedy to create a flexible pathway for the use of animal health products to treat and prevent New World Screwworm (NWS). The emergency declaration signed by the Secretary allows the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue emergency use authorizations […]
Animal health needs are always changing, and those changes require innovation
Viruses change, bacteria change, parasites change. To help our animal friends, medicines must also change.
The Difference Between Service, Support, and Companion Animals
While all companion pets can offer support and love, there are important differences between trained service or support animals and companion animals. Service animals and support animals go through specialized training to fulfill the needs of their owner, and companion animals are not. Learn more about the differences between the three and why it is […]