A Guide to Dog Body Language
Most dog owners can tell their pup is happy when they wag their tail or scared when they tremble. But your dog’s movements provide many more clues. Learn more about the nonverbal signs dogs use to communicate.
Entries by Betsy Thibaut-Stephenson
Holiday Safety for Pets
The very things we love the most about holidays can be hazardous to our pets. The food, the decorations, and the toys could land you in the veterinary emergency room. Take steps to keep your pets safe this holiday season.
Investing in Cures for Foot Disease in Horses
On National Horse Day, we celebrate the timeless connection between horses and humans. Majestic, strong, and expressive, horses have existed side by side with humans for centuries. Caretakers of these hard-working animals know laminitis, a painful disease that affects a horse’s feet, can mean prolonged, expensive treatment with no guarantee of a return to health. […]
Providing Veterinarians With Essential Tools
Animals 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. AHI members strive to provide veterinarians the tools they need to keep animals healthy.
Easing Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety
If you come home to find your dog has acted out by chewing furnishings or going to the bathroom in the house, it might be dealing with separation anxiety. Take steps to spot this anxiety, prevent it from happening, and treat it.
AHI Makes the Case for ADUFA V
At the December 7, 2022, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) public meeting on the Animal Drug User Fee Act (ADUFA), AHI President and CEO Alex Mathews urged Congress to quickly enact ADUFA V, stating that the new agreement between industry and the FDA provides opportunities for improvements to the twenty year old program. ADUFA must […]
Johnes Disease & Ruminants
Contagious, chronic, and often fatal, Johnes Disease is a bacterial infection that spreads stealthily throughout herds of ruminants such as cattle, sheep, and goats. Animals can be infected for years before presenting symptoms, which allows the disease to spread. There is no treatment for infected animals, which lose the ability to absorb nutrients. Sick animals […]
Common Antibiotics for Cats
Cats can get sick just like us, and if they are sick with a bacterial infection, a veterinarian might prescribe antibiotics. Learn more about common cat antibiotics and side effects.
Common Antibiotics for Dogs
Antibiotics are essential tools for keeping your dog healthy. Veterinarians prescribe antibiotics for illnesses such as urinary tract infections and ear infections. Learn more about the most common uses of antibiotics in dogs.
The Widespread Impact of Bacterial Infections in Cows
Cows are susceptible to deadly the bacterial infections Bovine Tuberculosis and Brucellosis, both of which can be transmitted to humans. These diseases have no cure, so they’re currently managed through biosecurity and culling of affected animals. Learn more.
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.