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Come explore the world of the Center for Veterinary Medicine!  Find out about how we protect you and your pets by making sure you and your pets have safe food and medicine.

We have interesting and fun facts and activities for all ages.

Elementary School Age
	Meet the CVM Animal Pals
	Name the Animal Baby Matching Game (PDF - 732KB)
	Name the Animal Parents Matching Game (PDF - 693KB)
	Name the Animal Group Matching Game (PDF - 731KB)
	Feeding Your Pets (PDF - 109KB)
	Ode to Little Turtles (PDF - 42KB)
	Salmonella Crossword Puzzle (PDF - 27KB)
	Phun Pheasant Phacts
	Fun Ferret Facts
	Fun Facts about Reindeer and Caribou
	Sweets Are Not Good Treats
	Word Search - Hazards to Your Pet's Health (PDF - 145KB)
	Animal Feed Maze (PDF - 257KB)
	Pill Bottle Pete

Pre-Teen/Teenage
	Think Food Safety and Be Salmonella Safe
	Salmonella Crossword Puzzle (PDF - 27KB)
	So You Think You Want a Pet Reptile or Amphibian?
	What Does MUMS Mean?
	Phun Pheasant Phacts
	Fun Ferret Facts
	All About BSE (Mad Cow Disease)
	Potentially Dangerous Items for Your Pet
	Word Search - Hazards to Your Pet's Health (PDF - 145KB)
	Animal Food Regulations
	Pill Bottle Pete

Careers in Veterinary Medicine
	Let's Explore Careers at the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine
	Federal Veterinarians at Work
	Your CVM Veterinarians
	Spotlight on Large Animal Veterinarians
	Thank a Veterinarian!

Lesson Plans
	Pet Turtles and Salmonella Lesson Plan
	Animal Feed Lesson Plan: See, Touch and Do

Teens

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      07/12/2023Animal Health Literacy
 
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