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CDC Experts Talk About Pets and Your Health
Facts and details to help people live happily with pets – while staying healthy.

This video highlights antibiotic stewardship education for dairy calf owners, a CDC project developed in collaboration with The Ohio State University.

These people got sick with infections that came from food or animal contact. Watch or read their stories to learn how they got sick and what they’re doing now to stay safe.

CDC’s Dr. Megin Nichols talks about Salmonella and backyard flocks, live from a backyard coop. (Transcript)

In this slideshow, CDC reviews outbreaks of enteric diseases linked to contact with animals.

Which furry (and not furry) friends are most likely to transmit infection to humans? Share these precautions with your pet-loving patients. CDC Expert Commentary

Many people keep small turtles as pets, not realizing that they can cause disease. CDC Expert Commentary
CDC Coops
Learn about staying healthy while raising poultry and tour some unique coops.

Do you know how to clean eggs from your backyard flock? Watch the video to learn how and see if you spot a chicken named Doug. (Transcript)

This chicken owner has a whole Inn for her hens. Watch the video for tips on how to stay healthy with your birds. See if you spot a guest appearance you may not expect (Hen Solo). (Transcript)
Pet Owner Safety Notices

CDC investigates Salmonella outbreak linked to small turtles. Stay healthy by choosing the right pet and taking preventative actions around pet turtles. (Transcript)

CDC investigates Salmonella outbreaks linked to backyard poultry. Stay healthy around your flock by following preventative actions. (Transcript)

CDC has investigated many Salmonella outbreaks linked to small turtles. Stay healthy by choosing the right pet and taking preventative actions around pet turtles. (Transcript)

CDC investigates Salmonella outbreaks linked to backyard poultry. Stay healthy around your flock by following preventative actions. (Transcript)