AFIA, VSAVA launch Pet Health Month in Vietnam

The campaign engages Vietnamese veterinarians and pet owners in workshops about how they can better tailor pet health care and nutrition to meet their pets’ physical and biological needs.

The seminar was attended by leading experts and many veterinarians in Vietnam.
The seminar was attended by leading experts and many veterinarians in Vietnam.
American Feed Industry Association (AFIA)

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), in collaboration with the Vietnam Small Animal Veterinary Association (VSAVA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), has launched the inaugural Pet Health Month campaign in Vietnam.

This campaign aims to elevate pet care standards in Vietnam by promoting proper nutrition by feeding complete and balanced pet food rather than table scraps or homemade food, which, despite the public’s perceptions, does not provide healthy nutrition for pets. The campaign is also encouraging regular veterinary check-ups and teaching responsible pet ownership through a series of events, including activities at veterinary clinics, educational sessions at Nong Lam University, webinars, and a “Super Pet Fest” for pet owners at The Youth Cultural House in Ho Chi Minh City. This initiative will allow the AFIA and VSAVA to engage with local pet owners, veterinarians and students to advocate for the benefits of proper pet nutrition for disease prevention and pet well-being.

The campaign kicked off with a successful workshop titled, “Sharing Expertise in Veterinary Clinic Management and Operations,” at Petcare Veterinary Hospital, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City. The workshop brought together renowned veterinary experts from VSAVA, including Huynh Thi Thanh Ngoc, Trinh Thi Cam Van, Do Thi Mong Tho, Thai Thi My Hanh and Diep Ngoc Truc to share practical insights and real-world experiences on elevating veterinary clinic management and operations. Attendees engaged in dynamic discussions about veterinary care and fostered collaboration within the veterinary community.

AFIA said the U.S. pet food industry is excited to see that a growing number of Vietnamese pet owners are willing to invest in professional pet care services and proper nutrition so that their pets live fuller, healthier and longer lives.

“The AFIA and its members can deliver high quality, safe and nutritious pet food, treats and ingredients to the Vietnamese market so that pet parents have the confidence that the foods they are feeding their pets is safe, complete and balanced to meet their nutritional needs,” said Louise Calderwood, AFIA director of regulatory affairs. “Through our partnership with the VSAVA, the AFIA is committed to stressing the importance of the relationship between pet owners and their veterinarians so that their pets receive the best routine, preventative care and good counsel on diets to help their pets thrive, based on their specific life stage and health needs.”

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