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The American Animal Hospital Association's position regarding raw protein diets.

The American Animal Hospital Association recommends these nutritional assessment guidelines because good nutrition enhances pets' quality and quantity of life, and is integral to optimal animal care.

Many clients do not discuss pet nutrition with their veterinarian, but if they do, they typically ask, “What do I feed my pet?” This is never a one-size-fits-all answer, no matter the patient or the life stage. To effectively communicate the needs of each pet, veterinarians must ensure they are doing all they can to build trust with their clients, collecting information to assess each pet’s needs. 

Clients gravitate toward home-cooked pet diets for many reasons. But they need veterinary guidance to avoid nutrient deficiencies or excesses that happen all too easily.

Clients interested in homemade diets need advice to avoid nutrient deficiencies or excesses that happen all too easily.

Clients gravitate toward home-cooked pet diets for many reasons. We put together some client handouts that can help aid your conversations on homemade nutrition. 

Dermot Jevens, DVM, secretary/treasurer on the AAHA Board of Directors, writes on the profession’s responsibilities in terms of promoting diversity and equity. Dear AAHA looks into the question of bringing kids to work, AAHA staff thanks members to mark AAHA-Accredited Hospital Day, and the new 2021 AAHA Nutrition and Weight Management Guidelines for Dogs and Cats are out!

The definition of preventive care has greatly expanded in recent years. With vast improvements in veterinary medical science, many conditions and diseases can be detected early, treated, and sometimes prevented. We’ve assembled an esteemed group of consultants, practitioners, and specialists to participate in this virtual roundtable discussion on preventive care.

The definition of preventive care has greatly expanded in recent years. With vast improvements in veterinary medical science, many conditions and diseases can be detected early, treated, and sometimes prevented. We’ve assembled an esteemed group of consultants, practitioners, and specialists to participate in this virtual roundtable discussion on preventive care.