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.
With pandemic restrictions, reading program for children moves online
/in NEWSPHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — As pandemic restrictions came down and library branches closed their doors, the children’s department at Parkway Central Library had to move a popular reading program online. The PAWS for Reading program, which teams up young readers with furry friends, is meant to develop kids’ confidence and improve their skills. Pet therapy […]
How Vaccines Save Lives
/in FEATUREDWidespread use of immunizations has been one of the greatest public health achievements of the past century, saving countless lives and preventing suffering that can accompany illness. Humans and animals alike have benefitted from vaccines, which prevent disease outbreaks and can even eradicate illnesses that were once deadly. Learn more about the importance of vaccines […]
When it Comes to Health, We’re All Connected
/in FEATUREDOne Health recognizes the intersection between the health of humans and the health of all animals – pets, livestock, and wildlife, as well as their environments. The responsible use of animal medicines to advance efforts to prevent and manage disease is an important focus for One Health. Learn more about One Health from the CDC.
Animal Vaccines & Public Health
/in FEATUREDPet owners, veterinarians, and farmers and ranchers are united in their desire to keep their animals healthy and reduce their suffering, and vaccines are one of the top tools for achieving this goal. Vaccines are a safe, proven way to protect animals from diseases like rabies, parvovirus, and E. coli. This in turn, helps protect […]
Facts About the Incredible Human-Animal Bond
/in NEWSDo you ever notice how fulfilled you feel when you spend time with your pet? How your pet can inspire joy while also somehow helping you feel less stressed? Or maybe you are thinking of getting a pet hoping for companionship, affection and love? These and many more positives are the result of the pet […]
Resolving to be More Healthy in 2021? Your Pet Can Help
/in FEATUREDThe end of 2020 has prompted even more people to resolve to adopt healthier habits in the new year. It turns out that a pet can help you meet those resolutions. Learn more about research about pets and cardiovascular health here.
One Health in Action: Veterinarians Vaccinate Animals to Slow Virus Outbreaks
/in FEATUREDRift Valley Fever is a mosquito-borne illness found in Africa that can infect humans and animals, causing blindness, encephalitis, and even death. Vaccinating animals against the virus breaks the chain of transmission, which leads to fewer infections and a safer food supply. Read the CDC case study here.
Appreciating Veterinarians
/in FEATUREDAnimals rely on us to protect them from threats of disease and safeguard their wellbeing. Around the world, veterinarians are essential workers who help pet owners and livestock producers keep animals healthy, which in turn helps keep humans healthy. Yet the reach and impact of veterinarians can be hard to grasp because they are […]
Good Girl: UWG Graduate’s Service Dog Receives Honorary ‘Dog-ree’
/in NEWSWhen Maggie Leptrone, a nursing student at the University of West Georgia, walked across the stage at Commencement Saturday morning, she wasn’t alone. Mona, her Diabetic Alert Dog, fetched herself a diploma, too. Mona, a Labradoodle, became the first canine companion in UWG history to receive an honorary “dog-ree” during in-person Commencement ceremonies that honored […]
Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara Continues to Serve in COVID Times
/in NEWSWith a motto of “Happiness has four legs and a purple bandana,” Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara not only spreads happiness but also transforms lives, according to Founder and Executive Director Karen Lee Stevens. While COVID has prevented hands-on experiences, Stevens and her dedicated volunteers are finding creative ways to serve the community during this […]