Coronavirus And Pets News

Pets it seems can catch coronavirus too according to the latest news from the uk s chief veterinary officer who has confirmed the first case of covid 19 in a british cat.

Coronavirus and pets news. Documents published today reveal that the risk of pets spreading covid 19 to humans is considered medium. Published 27 march 2020. Advice for pet owners and livestock keepers on looking after the welfare of animals during the coronavirus covid 19 pandemic. There is no evidence showing that pets such as cats and dogs can contract the novel coronavirus the world health organisation said on wednesday.

A pet cat has tested positive in the uk for the strain of coronavirus that is causing the current pandemic. There isn t a single case of a pet dog or cat infecting a human with covid 19 to prevent any risk of pets carrying the. Cats and dogs can transmit coronavirus to humans via their fur sage experts warn. Our advice to pet owners who have covid 19 or who are self isolating with symptoms remains to restrict contact with.

Dr angel almendros from city university in hong kong told bbc news. Pet owners in the uk are being urged to get their much loved furry ones tested. Research has shown cats may be able to catch. Cats and dogs could be carrying coronavirus which could spark a second wave of the killer bug experts have warned.

A charity says it is getting calls from owners worried they will catch coronavirus from their pets.