Abbott Laboratories was founded in 1888 by Dr. Wallace Abbott in Illinois with a goal of improving medical care. Today Abbott is a global leader in health care with over 68,000 employees worldwide. Abbott Animal Health has been a partner to veterinarians for over 25 years, providing leading products in areas like anesthesia, diagnostics, and nutrition. Looking to the future, Abbott Animal Health continues developing innovative veterinary solutions and leveraging the research expertise of Abbott Laboratories.