Covid 19 And Pets Cdc

Because there is a risk that people with covid 19 could spread the virus to some animals including pets cdc recommends that pet owners limit their pet s interaction with people outside their household and people known or suspected to have covid 19.

Covid 19 and pets cdc. Centers for disease control and prevention cdc and the united states department of agriculture s usda national veterinary services laboratories nvsl today announced the first confirmed cases of sars cov 2 the virus that causes covid 19 infection in two pet cats. Walk dogs on a leash at least 6 feet 2 meters away from others. If you have a service or therapy animal follow your local guidance for acceptable business and social practices. Because there is a risk that people with covid 19 could spread the virus to animals cdc recommends that pet owners limit their pet s interaction with people outside their household.

Cdc is aware of a small number of pets including dogs and cats reported to be infected with the virus that causes covid 19 mostly after close contact with people infected with covid 19. A small number of pets have tested positive for the virus that causes covid 19. Keep cats indoors when possible and do not let them roam freely outside. Currently the risk of pets spreading it to people is low.