Information on how to stay safe and healthy while interacting with pets and other animals.
Learn about different animals and how to stay healthy around them.
Learn how to make a plan to keep pets safe in an emergency.
See previous outbreaks linked to animals and animal products in the U.S.
For professionals
Information and tools for veterinarians to protect clients from zoonotic diseases.
Resources for healthcare providers on preventing zoonotic diseases linked to pets and other animals.
Resources for people who work at, manage, or design animal exhibits to keep visitors healthy.
Keep children safe and healthy around animals in schools and daycares.
Download free print and digital resources to promote healthy habits around animals.
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Certain people are at higher risk of getting sick from germs animals can carry.
Learn pet food safety steps and why CDC doesn’t recommend feeding raw food to pets.
Learn how to keep your pet's items clean to prevent the spread of germs.
Learn about the types of diseases that can spread between animals, including pets, and people.