{"id":46,"date":"2023-08-29T15:35:34","date_gmt":"2023-08-29T15:35:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/permanentvetjobs.com\/?p=46"},"modified":"2023-08-29T15:35:34","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T15:35:34","slug":"can-dogs-cats-get-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/permanentvetjobs.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/29\/can-dogs-cats-get-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Can dogs &#038; cats get Covid-19?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can my pet get the COVID-19 virus?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Coronavirus (COVID-19) mostly spreads from person to person, however it can also spread between people and animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>COVID-19&nbsp;is a type of coronavirus. Some cause cold-like illnesses in people, and others cause illness in animals, such as bats. While the specific source of origin isn\u2019t 100% known, the virus that causes&nbsp;COVID-19&nbsp;is believed to have started in an animal (Bat), spread to humans and then wide-spread between people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coronavirus in Dogs and Cats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a few pets \u2014 including cats and dogs \u2014 also have been infected with the virus that causes&nbsp;COVID-19. This happened mostly after the animals were in close contact with people infected with the&nbsp;COVID-19&nbsp;virus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the limited available information, the risk of animals spreading the&nbsp;COVID-19&nbsp;virus to people is considered low, but can happen. Animals don\u2019t appear to play a significant role in spreading the virus that causes&nbsp;COVID-19. There is no evidence that viruses can spread to people or other animals from a pet\u2019s skin, fur or hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To protect your pet from the&nbsp;COVID-19&nbsp;virus, don\u2019t let your dog or cat interact with people or animals outside your household.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid dog parks or public places where many people and dogs gather.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When walking your dog, make sure your dog wears a leash and keep your dog at least 6 feet (2 meters) from other people and animals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep cats indoors when possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you become sick with&nbsp;the coronavirus (COVID-19)&nbsp;and have a pet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Isolate yourself from everyone else, including your pet. If possible, have another person in your household care for your pet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid petting, snuggling, being kissed or licked, and sharing food or bedding with your pet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you care for your pet or are around animals while you\u2019re sick, wear a cloth face covering. Wash your hands before and after handling animals and their food, waste and supplies. Also, make sure you clean up after your pet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have&nbsp;COVID-19&nbsp;and your pet becomes sick, don\u2019t take your pet to the veterinarian yourself. Instead, contact the veterinarian. He or she might offer advice through a virtual visit or make another plan for treating your pet. Testing is only recommended for pets that have symptoms and have been exposed to a person with&nbsp;COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your pet tests positive for the virus that causes&nbsp;COVID-19, follow the same precautions you would if a family member became infected. Aim to isolate your pet in a separate room away from the rest of your family and have your pet stay at home. Wear gloves when you interact with your pet or its food, dishes, waste or bedding. Wash your hands after touching any of your pet\u2019s items. Don\u2019t put a face covering on your pet and don\u2019t wipe your pet with disinfectants, which can be harmful. If your pet develops new symptoms or seems to be getting worse, call the veterinarian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have questions or concerns about your pet\u2019s health and how it can be affected by&nbsp;COVID-19, contact your veterinarian.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can my pet get the COVID-19 virus? 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