Looking to improve your quality of life? Try getting pet
Research indicates that pet owners report higher lifer satisfaction than non-owners. Check out the findings.
Why Animal Health Matters to America
/in FEATUREDThe Animal Health Institute reminds Congress why keeping animals healthy is a top priority.
Why are my dog’s ears hot?
/in FEATUREDA dog’s ears can be an important indicator of its health. It’s normal for your pup’s ears to be warm, but if they are hot or inflamed, it might be a sign they need medical help. Learn about the causes of hot ears and what to do about it.
Keeping Cows Safe from Parasites
/in FEATUREDParasites can be deadly for cows. New therapies could prevent the spread of parasitic disease.
Stressed? A pet can help
/in FEATUREDBefore the COVID-19 pandemic, research showed that pets improved the lives of their owners by reducing anxiety, depression, and PTSD; improving coping and social skills; and positively impacting development. As a result, pets can help their owners live longer by improving cardiovascular health and increasing physical activity. Pet owners are also more likely to connect […]
Animal health needs are always changing, and those changes require innovation
/in FEATUREDViruses change, bacteria change, parasites change. To help our animal friends, medicines must also change.
Climate Change = More Parasites
/in FEATUREDControlling fleas, ticks, and heartworms are more important than ever as these parasites spread due to climate change.
Governments around the world react to more pets and fewer veterinarians
/in FEATUREDFrom state-owned pet hospitals to policy around animal breeding, governments around the world are taking notice of changes in pet ownership and pet care needs. Learn more.
The U.S. animal health industry is a global leader
/in FEATUREDAnimal health is among the most innovative industries in the country, and strong demand for U.S. products in foreign markets led to more than $2.5 billion in animal health exports in 2021. This production supports 4,366 direct jobs, which is 18.1% of all animal health manufacturing jobs. While the U.S. manufacturing sector experiences trade deficits, […]
Parasites are an on-going issue for pets
/in FEATUREDPet owners should remain vigilant to the threat of fleas, ticks, and worms in their pets. Some of these pests can be transferred to people, so controlling them is a matter of household health, not just pet care.
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.