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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.
Pandemic blues? Turns out, our pets have been waiting for this moment
/in NEWS /by Betsy Thibaut-StephensonAs a child, Jen Currin-McCulloch noticed the effects of the human-animal bond while following her dad around his veterinary clinic. “I began to notice the strong bonds that humans had with their animals, and the roles that they played in their lives for companionship, comfort, and a sense of purpose,” she said. Continue reading to […]
Does Your Cat Blink Around You? That Means You Make Them Feel Comfortable, Research Says
/in NEWS /by Betsy Thibaut-StephensonIf cats are part of your family, you likely already know that these four-legged friends have some adorably quirky personality traits. Whether your pets love to purr or frequently rub against you, many of their behaviors let you know when they’re in good spirits. But what does it mean when your cat gives you a slow […]
Cat Lovers Connect and Create Feline-Focused Couples
/in NEWS /by Betsy Thibaut-StephensonJust in time for International Cat Day on August 8, cat lovers rejoice! There is now a dating app made specifically for cat people to connect — Tabby. Created by sisters Leigh and Casey Isaacson, the app is designed “for both cat lovers and cat owners,” according to a release. “Cat-lovers will be able to meet […]
Happy as pigs in mud: Harrisburg girl navigates disability with assistance pet
/in NEWS /by Marie GilmoreHannah Hartley’s just like any other 10-year-old with a pet. The two are inseparable: They share a room, play outside and unwind on the couch together. Hannah feeds her beloved Stormcloud — Stormy, for short — plenty of treats, provides ample belly rubs and picks up after her droppings during walks. But Stormy’s no dog. […]
USDA and Maine CDC team up to distribute rabies vaccines in the wild
/in NEWS /by Marie GilmoreAUGUSTA, Maine — Oral rabies vaccine baits will be distributed in northeastern Maine beginning on or about Aug. 3 through Aug. 7 as part of ongoing, cooperative rabies control efforts aimed at reducing the spread of raccoon rabies in Maine. Approximately 385,000 ORV baits targeting raccoons will be distributed by air and ground over a […]