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.
Healing hooves: Equine therapy raises spirits of Veterans
/in NEWSRanger and Dare are in the therapy business. Like many of their peers, they spend their days working with kids, people with disabilities and Veterans… when not eating grass and alfalfa. Ranger and Dare are American miniature horses for a North Texas non-profit that brings equine therapy to those who cannot travel to their home […]
Celebrating Veterinarians
/in FEATUREDCelebrating Veterinarians For the International Day of Veterinary Medicine, we celebrate the profession whose impact reaches far beyond caring for animals. They stop zoonotic diseases before they reach people and provide frontline care to the millions of animals on which countless people globally depend for livelihood and wellbeing.
Have you ever heard a horse cough?
/in FEATUREDWith lungs almost twice the size of cattle lungs, horses have extremely large respiratory reserves. Unfortunately, horses are also susceptible to respiratory diseases that fall under the spectrum of equine asthma, such as recurrent airway obstruction (RAO) and inflammatory airway disease (IAD). Environmental factors such as pollen, poor air quality, and organic dust can irritate […]
Myth or Fact: Small Dogs are More Aggressive Than Large Dogs?
/in FEATUREDIt’s true, small dogs behave very differently than large dogs. But why? Experts explain.
What golden retrievers are teaching us about cancer
/in NEWSIn September, Sara Fritz lost her six-year-old golden retriever, Emma, to an especially aggressive cancer called hemangiosarcoma. As a pet parent, she was heartbroken. As a practicing veterinary oncologist, she was frustrated. More than 60 percent of golden retrievers will develop cancer in their lifetimes, compared to about 25 percent of other breeds. “All dogs can develop […]
How one rabid kitten triggered intensive effort to contain deadly virus
/in NEWSAt first, Madeline Wahl thought her new kitten was having a bad reaction to medication for ringworm. After each dose, he would shake his head and flail his legs. She and her husband, Rich, had brought the kitten to their house in a historic neighborhood in Omaha after a friend found the stray meowing in her driveway. […]
Tips for Traveling with Pets
/in FEATUREDAs animals become increasingly integrated into our daily lives, it’s not surprising that more and more people want to include their pets when they travel. To ensure your pet’s health and well-being, it’s important to research and properly prepare for potential trips with pets, including providing documentation of their latest vaccinations. Learn more from […]
Push Back on Food Allergies by Getting a Pet
/in FEATUREDIt may seem counter-intuitive, but pet ownership can reduce food allergies in children. Learn why.
Here, Kitty, Kitty, Kitty
/in FEATUREDWant to get your cat’s attention, but your cat’s not having it? You may need to work on your audio and visual cues.
Animal Health Is an Economic Driver
/in FEATUREDThe total economic impact of the animal health industry includes the direct contributions of animal health manufacturers that operate in the U.S. plus activity generated by industries that rely on healthy animals, such as animal production, meat and dairy manufacturing, veterinary services, and pet services.