Covid 19 And Your Pets

During the covid 19 pandemic having your pet close by is comforting and healthy.

Covid 19 and your pets. View the covid 19 outbreak and its impact on veterinary professionals. You your pets and covid 19 taking every measure to keep our families safe from spread of the coronavirus includes protecting our household pets as well. Protecting your pets if you have covid 19 according to the american veterinary medical association avma there is currently no evidence that companion animals including pets can spread covid 19 or that they might be a source of infection in the united states. There have been reports of animals being infected with the virus worldwide.

To help answer your questions we ve pulled together the latest news articles and tools to ensure you have access to the veterinary care and items your pet needs during this time. Caring for your pets during the covid 19 pandemic in this time of concern we want you to know we re here for you and your pet more than ever. Animals that can be infected with the virus that causes covid 19. We know that cats dogs and a few other types of animals can be infected with sars cov 2 the virus that causes covid 19 but we don t yet know all of the animals that can get infected.

At this time there is no evidence that animals. People who are not ill with covid 19 do not have to isolate themselves from their pets but they should continue to practice good hygiene. Here s some of the information you ll find to help the veterinary community and animal owners meet the challenges posed by covid 19. The aspca is committed to prioritizing the health and safety of pets and their owners and we are closely monitoring developments related to covid 19 says dr.

Based on the limited information available to date the risk of pets spreading the virus that causes covid 19 in people is considered to be low. Though information regarding the virus in pets is still minimal and some misinformation is making the rounds as well there is confirmation that our favorite critters can become infected. Be sure to enjoy a long walk with your dog or playing with your cat. Stephanie janeczko vice president of aspca shelter medicine services.