Updates to the AAHA Standards of Accreditation will now address 1) nontherapeutic ear crops, 2) devocalizations and 3) feline declaws. The fourth encourages practice teams to talk to families about microchipping and to verify the chip’s functionality and location annually.
Source: AAHA Trends, July 22, 2025. Link. AAHA is the only organization that accredits veterinary practices in the United States and Canada. Accredited practices now constitute about 15 percent of practices in North America.