For Pet Owners
Keeping pets healthy requires teamwork. As a pet owner, you can partner with your veterinarian to help your pet live the happiest, healthiest life possible with these resources on the AVMA Web site:
Finding a veterinarian
8 things you should consider when choosing a veterinarian
Veterinary training
Veterinary specialists
Veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants
Educate yourself on proper pet care and pet health problems by asking questions and finding the answers from reliable, trusted sources of information - such as your veterinarian and their staff, or the pages on this site from the AVMA:
9 things you can do to be a responsible pet owner
7 things you can do to keep your pet healthy
Importance of wellness exams
Vaccinations
Why you should spay or neuter your pet
Low cost spay/neuter
Pets in vehicles
Do you need pet insurance?
Getting pet health information online
Online pharmacies
Hospice care for your pet
Euthanasia
Coping with the loss of a pet
8 cat diseases you can prevent with vaccination and deworming
12 dog diseases you can prevent with vaccination and deworming
8 things you can do to protect your dog in the summer
7 foods you should avoid feeding your dog or cat
7 things you can do to make Halloween safer for your pet
7 things you can do to make the holidays safer for your pet
Real Life Pet Heroes
You know your dog is the BEST! Let the rest of the world know why. The AVMA and the American Veterinary Medical Foundation are teaming up with the American Humane Association's (AHA) Hero Dog Awards contest. more > > >
Five Ways to "Vet" Your Veterinarian
You know how it is. You have a million questions about your pet before you get to the veterinary clinic but when asked, your mind is blank. more > > >
Did You Know?
Test your knowledge about America's pet population! more > > >
Five Feline Fast Facts
There are 10 million more cats owned in America than dogs. more > > >
