Don’t Let Your Cat Eat These Foods
If you own a cat, know that certain food ingredients can cause nausea, vomiting, dehydration, and abdominal pain. Veterinarians have compiled a list that every cat owner should keep handy.
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Is Your Pet Your Soulmate? It Sure Feels Like It.
The bond between people and their pets runs so deep that 53 percent of Americans say their pets know them better than anyone else.
Congress Supports Animal Health with Passage of ADUFA
The Animal Health Institute today praised Congress for passing the reauthorization of the Animal Drug User Fee Act (ADUFA). ADUFA provides the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) with supplemental industry funds in exchange for meeting agreed-upon performance goals. Originally established in 2004, this is the fifth authorization. AHI thanks the House […]
Rabies Remains a Global Threat
Around the world, 60,000 people die each year from rabies, most of them children under the age of 15. Every single one of these deaths is preventable. Administering the effective vaccine to dogs can stop the spread of this deadly infection is a public health priority. Here in the U.S., the rabies vaccine for pets […]
Understanding Zoonoses
Zoonoses are diseases that can spread between animals and humans, such as avian flu, rabies, and Rift Valley Fever. Safeguarding animal health is a critical component of stopping the spread of zoonotic diseases.
Understanding Cancer in Pets Can Help Human Cancer Research
Cancer is a leading cause of death for cats and dogs. Since domesticated cats and dogs share 85% of the same DNA as humans, and we are all susceptible to many of the same diseases, accordingly, research into cancer in cats and dogs can provide clues about human illnesses. As with people, cancer develops over time, and […]
AHI Announces Winners of the 2023 Cutest Pets on Capitol Hill Contest
Congratulations to Sandwich the dog, Henry the cat, and Razz the horse for winning the 2023 Cutest Pets on Capitol Hill Contest. “The Cutest Pets Contest, held in conjunction with HABRI’s Pet Night on Capitol Hill, is a longstanding favorite event on the Hill where we celebrate the bond between people and their pets, […]
Climate Change + Pet Parasites = A Bad Combination
As climate patterns shift across the country, the breeding season and geographic reach of parasites has grown. Parasite infection rates have risen each of the past five years, up 20% from 2013 levels.
Horses Can Help with Anxiety
Spending time with our equine friends offers more than the opportunity to spend time outdoors—it can help relieve anxiety. Horses have a proven capacity to recognize and respond to human emotions, which makes them a unique partner in managing mood.
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.
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.