COVID-19 and Pets: Latest Information

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Published:April 27, 2020
Dr. Katy Nelson

Last updated 5/13

We’ve all been glued to the news, watching the number of COVID-19 cases around the world grow exponentially. We’ve seen extraordinary acts of bravery and kindness from first responders, retired healthcare workers, veterinarians, truck drivers, grocery store personnel, restaurant workers, and numerous others considered to be essential. We’ve also seen vulnerability from seemingly invincible people, companies, and countries.

It’s no doubt rocked us to our core, and as pet owners, we have the extra worry of caring for our pets and wondering if they are at risk. Here’s the latest on what we know.

UPDATES AND CURRENT INFO

We update this page regularly to ensure you have access to the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding COVID-19 and pets. Sources:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),theWorld Health Organization (WHO), and theWorld Organisation for Animal Health.

Last updated 5/13

在几个国家,一些猫和狗as a tiger at a U.S. zoo, tested positiveafter being in contact with people who were positive for COVID-19. See the full list of animal cases at theWorld Organisation for Animal Health COVID-19 Q&A page(bottom of the page).

There is no evidence at this time that pets can pass coronavirus to people.

Research is ongoing to determine how different animals can be affected.

Canine” and “Feline” coronavirus are NOT the same as COVID-19.

Follow this guide to keep your pets safe from exposure to COVID-19:

Keep Pets Safe From COVID-19

April 27, 2020

Use this guide to determine which issues warrant a trip to the vet now, and which can wait.

COVID-19 and vet visits

March 23, 2020

Make a plan for your pet in case you get sick:

Pet Care Plan for COVID-19

April 27, 2020

Although a few pets have been reported to have been infected, there's no evidence that pets can spread COVID-19 to people. Find out more:

Coronavirus between pets and people

Updated on April 24, 2020

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