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.
Keeping the Cats in Your Care Healthy
Are you one of the nearly 40 million Americans with cats in their household? Here are some things to remember when taking care of your feline friend.
Don’t skip your dog’s walk
If you downplay the guilt you feel when you skip your dog’s walk, get ready for a harsh reality. The mental stimulation that dogs receive when they go for a walk with their owner can directly affect a dog’s health.
Does my dog or cat need antibiotics?
When properly used, antibiotics can successfully treat select diseases while minimizing the threat of antibiotic resistance. Rely on your veterinarian to guide decisions about if, when, and how antibiotics should be used in your pet. Learn more for the American Veterinary Medical Association.
We’re Reducing the Need for Antibiotics
It’s World Antibiotics Awareness Week, a good time to share the progress of the animal health industry’s efforts to reduce the need for antibiotics. Our industry researches and produces a full spectrum of veterinary tools that reduce the need for antibiotics. Better prevention, earlier detection, and more efficient treatment improves animal health and welfare while […]
Even Other People’s Dogs Can Help You Feel Better
Being around a dog can improve physical health and heart health in humans. Evidence indicates that levels of the stress hormone cortisol drop in people after just five to twenty minutes spent interacting with dogs — even if the dog is not their pet.