More than Just Cuteness

Pets are so cute we can’t help but love them, but the benefits of owning a pet reach far beyond the cuddle factor. Research shows pets improve mental health, physical health, and emotional health.

Three-Legged Therapy Dog Brings Hope to Children With Limb Differences at Kentucky Hospital

A three-legged therapy dog is bringing hope to kids with limb differences at Shriners Children’s Lexington in Kentucky. According to People, the rescue dog visits kids in the hospital and helps them feel more confident in their bodies. Wounded pup gets second chance No one would’ve predicted that Chance would become a therapy dog. He was found with a […]

Canine friends help kids’ health, especially in the hospital

Few parents would question the benefits a dog brings to their child’s life. Exercise, a sense of responsibility, empathy, reduced anxiety and compassion are among just a few. Now, the healing benefits of a furry friend is evident with the increasing number of hospital dogs throughout the country — dogs that put in their eight-hour […]

Animal Medicines Protect Our Food Supply

In 2020, farmers and ranchers generated nearly $199 billion in output by raising cattle, pigs, chickens, and other animals. The U.S. food supply is among the safest in the world; industry, government, and other stakeholders collaborate to monitor, address, prevent foodborne illnesses, and protect the health of food-producing animals. Advanced vaccines, medicines, and diagnostic tools […]

Rely on Your Veterinarian to Help with Parasite Control

Parasites like fleas, ticks, and heartworms are increasing, and your veterinarian can help you stay on top of evolving treatments to ensure your pets and your family remain comfortable and safe.

Here’s Why Your Dog Will Make You Healthier

Need a reason to love your dog more than you already do? How about these 5 health benefits? Anyone who has ever owned a dog is likely to agree that life is simply better when you have a furry companion by your side. Man’s (or woman’s) best friend offers unconditional love. They are a devoted […]

Twenty Percent of Dogs Experience Some Form of Ear Disease

The shape of dogs’ ear canals makes them more susceptible to ear infections, which can be caused by bacteria, yeast, or ear mites. Dog owners may notice head shaking, scratching, or discharge that indicate an infection. Your veterinarian can relieve the pain and prevent the spread of infection. Unfortunately, most treatments involve touching the affected […]

Dogs show heightened brain responsiveness to certain speech patterns, particularly from women who use the cute-sie voice.

A recent study has taken an intriguing look into the world of dog-human communication, giving us a new understanding about the ways dogs respond to human speech. The study, conducted by researchers from the Department of Ethology at Eötvös Loránd University, found that dogs’ brains are sensitive to a specific tone of voice often referred […]

Yes, Dogs Knows When You’re Stressed. Maybe They Smell It.

It’s not your imagination; your dog knows when you’re upset or stressed. Early research indicates that one of the ways dogs can detect human stress is through their powerful noses.

Economic Impact of the Animal Health Industry

As other industries struggled because of COVID-19 restrictions and supply chain disruptions, the animal health industry made gains propelled by the human-animal bond, increased global focus on zoonosis’s impact on public health and food security. With nearly $14 billion in sales of medicines at home and abroad, our industry directly supports 24,094 jobs and accounts […]