Keeping Pets Safe over July 4th

The food, fun, and fireworks of July 4th can frighten our pet friends. In fact, animal shelters see an uptick in activity on July 5th because so many pets flee the crowds and noise associated with holiday celebrations. Take steps to protect your pet and prevent heartache by following these recommendations from the American Veterinary […]

Out & About with Fido? Understand These Disease Risks

If you bring your dog with you to a social setting like a park or an event with lots of people and animals, you risk exposing your dog to diseases. These diseases can come from other animals or from the environment. In some cases, the diseases can travel from dogs to people. Understand the risks, […]

Artificial Intelligence for Faster Diagnostics

Artificial Intelligence improves the speed and accuracy of diagnostics, sometimes providing real-time results. When veterinarians can determine the probability of disease before animals get sick, animals suffer less and treatment is more economical. Learn more here.

Animal Health Needs Are Always Changing, Which Makes Innovation Necessary

Viruses change, bacteria change, parasites change. To help our animal friends, medicines must also change.

Parasites in Animals: The Best Treatment is Prevention

Climate change has allowed parasites to spread to new regions, posing a significant threat to global livestock. New methods of flea and tick control can slow the spread of these parasites while also address challenges of parasite resistance. Learn about innovations in parasite control.

The Digital Age of Animal Health

Scientific advances and emerging technologies provide greater opportunities to predict, prevent, diagnose, and treat animal illness more quickly, accurately, and safely. Veterinary researchers and developers continue to break new ground in reducing disease spread and its impact; read more here.

Keep Your Pet Healthy & Safe in the Warm Weather

Summer shepherds in the opportunity for outdoor fun for pets and people. Your pets depend on you to keep them hydrated, safe from pests, and comfortable when the temperature swings too high. Get the latest warm weather tips from the American Veterinary Medicine Association.

The Connection Between Infrastructure & Animal Heath

Digital technologies help detect, diagnose, and even treat sick animals. But for those technologies to work, broadband infrastructure must be in place and reliable. Learn more about the connection between infrastructure and animal health.

Veterinarians & Food Safety

Veterinarians do more than help keep our companion animals healthy and happy, they also play a vital role in ensuring our food supply is safe. Veterinarians protect the health and welfare of animals that produce meat, eggs, milk, and other proteins. They are involved in the surveillance, prevention, control, and treatment of diseases that threaten […]

Did You Know Cameras Can Help Keep Animals Healthy?

Remote monitoring such as cameras, microphones, and sensors can produce accurate, real-time data about animal wellbeing. This surveillance can be applied to livestock pens without the need for additional staff. For pets, smart collars enable owners to continuously monitor health data that can be used to optimize care. Learn more here.