Entries by Betsy Thibaut-Stephenson

The Dos and Don’ts of Animal Medicine Compounding

Animal lovers should have peace of mind that the medicines used to treat animals undergo rigorous testing and require regulatory oversight that is as stringent as human medicines. Veterinarians and pharmacists are committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of their charges, including those times when therapies need to be adjusted to foster better results. […]

Keeping Animals Healthy Supports Sustainability

Healthier animals need fewer natural resources, allowing them to provide more food, labor, fertilizer, companionship, and assistance for less feed, water, and land. Innovations in animal health can reduce the threat of disease thanks to stronger immunity, improved prevention, earlier and more specific diagnosis, and more accurate and effective treatment. Bringing these innovations to fruition […]

Choose Wisely: How to Select the Best Pet for You

Pet ownership is a commitment for the entire life of the pet, so it’s important to select a pet that’s right for your family’s lifestyle. Even if you’ve already welcomed a pet into your home, your veterinarian can help you better understand the social and healthcare needs of your pets. Learn more from the American […]

Pets & Childhood Development

Kids and pets are a great combination, but did you know that companion animals can be more than playmates for children? Research confirms that pets can boost overall childhood development, including physical, social, emotional and cognitive aspects. Learn more from HABRI.

The Future of Animal Medicine

    Animal diseases constantly evolve and trigger ripple effects that impact animal welfare, human health, and the economy. The animal health industry is investing in innovations that will have a profound impact on our collective health and welfare, and a new report from HealthforAnimals details how innovations can help animals, people, and the plant […]

Socializing Pets is Good for Everyone

It’s Pet Week, a great time to celebrate the many ways that pets enrich our lives every day. It’s also a good time to focus on the responsibilities pet owners have to keep their pets safe and healthy, including socialization. Help your pet get comfortable in new situations by exposing it safely to a variety […]

Closing the Digital Divide Helps Us All

Closing the digital divide will help communities unlock and improve opportunities in health, modern food production, and overall economic growth. AHI is a proud member of the American Connection Project Policy Coalition, which is dedicated to expanding broadband access across the country. We are excited to share news of the coalition’s latest endeavor, the launch […]

One Health & Earth Day

People, animals, and the planet are all connected. As we recognize Earth Day, learn more about the concept of One Health, a global initiative that encourages collaboration across medical and environmental fields to mitigate against potential problems and identify health solutions at the nexus of people, animal, and planet.

The Innovative World of Animal Nutrition

Just as humans have become more aware of and discriminating about what goes into their bodies, so have those in charge of nutritional decisions for animals. Companion animals have very different nutritional needs than performance animals such as horses, and the animal health industry is committed to delivering a wide range of nutritional products to […]

Staying Safe Around Pets Keeps People & Animals Healthy

Almost all dog and cat owners consider their pets to be like a part of the family. But that doesn’t mean that it’s safe to treat pets the way you would treat human household members. It’s important to maintain cleanliness and supervise the ways in which people – especially children – interact with pets. The […]