Position Statements

Advancing Companion Animal Welfare

We campaign on issues of global relevance to veterinarians and, in particular, those relating to animal welfare. For each issue, we prepare a position statement which outlines our views on the topic.

Position Statement on Cosmetic Alterations in Companion Animals

Working to Achieve Global Equity of Access to Companion Animal Therapeutics

The Role of Health-Conscious Breeding and Genetic Testing in Reducing the Impact of Hereditary Disease

Veterinary Therapeutics: availability position statement

Joint Position Statement on Regulatory Harmonization

Global Pain Council: recommendations on minimal analgesic availability

Global Pain Council: statement on ketamine

Global Nutrition Committee: statement on risks of raw meat

Position Statement on the Dog and Cat meat trade

OIE – WSAVA Joint Statement on Control of Canine Rabies

One Health Approach to Preventing Obesity in People and Their Pets

Microchip Committee: position on microchips and cancer

The Role of Health-Conscious Breeding and Genetic Testing in Reducing the Impact of Hereditary Disease