Coronavirus And Pets Update

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Coronavirus and pets update. Early studies have found that cats are the. Of the pets that have gotten sick most only had mild illness and fully recovered. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are common in people and may different species of animals including camels cattle cats and bats. Infected pets might get sick or they might not have any symptoms.

Some coronaviruses such as canine and feline coronaviruses infect only animals and do not infect humans. March 3 2020 the threat that the virus causing. For information on pets see if you have pets. They include pet cats and zoo animals.

Covid 19 is caused by a coronavirus called sars cov 2. For the latest updates on the 2020 coronavirus outbreak see our news coverage. The centers for disease control and prevention cdc and the u s. In early march 2020 the world health organization declared that the covid 19 novel coronavirus is a global pandemic.

A small number of pets worldwide including cats and dogs have been reported to be infected with the virus that causes covid 19 mostly after close contact with people with covid 19. Updated july 22 as we continue to monitor news and information surrounding the coronavirus crisis our highest priority remains caring for our teams and supporting the people pets and communities that rely on our stores. Last week two pet cats in new york tested positive for the coronavirus in the first diagnoses of domestic animals on american soil. Department of agriculture usda are aware of a very small number of pets worldwide including dogs and cats reported to be infected with the virus that causes covid 19 after close contact with people with covid 19.

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. And on monday a north carolina pug became the first dog in the. In the panic over the spread of the virus people are worried not only about. Some coronaviruses cause cold like illnesses in people while others cause illness in certain types of animals such as cattle camels and bats.

Our hearts continue to be with all those impacted as well as those stepping up to care for others. A few cats have reportedly tested positive for covid 19 after they came into contact with people who were infected.