Veterinary Public Health Section
Dog Bite Prevention
Learning Materials for Kids
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Don't Let the Dogs Bite: How to be Safe Around Dogs — Coloring & Activity Book - California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Printed copies of the coloring book in English and Spanish are available free-of-charge to local agencies, schools, and organizations in California while supplies last. To order copies, please email VetPH@cdph.ca.gov and provide the following information:
- Name
- Organization
- Phone number
- Physical mailing address (no P.O. boxes, please)
- Language and quantity of materials desired
Note: Orders can be filled for California-based programs only, though out-of-state programs are free to download and use the PDF version linked above.
- "Jimmy the Dog" Videos - American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Bites from dogs and other animals can transmit rabies. Have questions about rabies?
Visit the CDPH Rabies webpage for more information.
Sample Messaging
The following messages and graphics are available for public health partners to use to help raise awareness about dog bite injuries and promote safe interactions with dogs, including during National Dog Bite Prevention Week (second full week in April).
CDPH graphics below may be co-branded with local agency information and can be used for social media, digital ads, or as embedded links on webpages. Click an image to view and download (right-click and select “Save image as”).
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