About the Center for Veterinary Medicine

The Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) regulates the manufacture and distribution of food additives and drugs that will be given to animals. These include animals from which human foods are derived, as well as food additives and drugs for pet (or companion) animals. CVM is responsible for regulating drugs, devices, and food additives given to, or used on, over one hundred million companion animals, plus millions of poultry, cattle, swine, and minor animal species. (Minor animal species include animals other than cattle, swine, chickens, turkeys, horses, dogs, and cats.) This is the official CVM Logo. This logo appears on various published items and other printed material authorized by CVM. About the Center for Veterinary Medicine (video) Meet Bernadette Dunham, D.V.M., Ph.D., Director

What CVM Regulates Animal Drugs Animal Feed (which includes pet food) Veterinary Devices     Frequently Asked Questions FDA Basics - Animal & Veterinary Information for Veterinarians

What CVM Does Not Regulate (Common Misconceptions) We do not regulate the practice of veterinary medicine nor do we provide veterinary medical advice. For concerns regarding the health of your pet, please consult a veterinarian. We do not regulate vaccines for animals. Animal vaccines are regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  FDA regulates some flea and tick products for animals while the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates others. If a product is regulated by EPA, it will have an EPA Registration Number (sometimes written as “EPA Reg. No.”) on the label. If a product is regulated by FDA, it will typically have the statement “Approved by FDA” followed by a six-digit New Animal Drug Application (NADA) or Abbreviated New Animal Drug Application (ANADA) number on the label. Please see Safe Use of Flea and Tick Products in Pets.