Hong Kong health officials have continued to test dogs and cats owned by people infected with the coronavirus. Officials there have stated that cases of infection in dogs appear to be infrequent. In November , the U. Two pet cats in New York have tested positive for the coronavirus.
One cat displayed mild respiratory symptoms, and lived with an owner who had previously tested positive for COVID The virus may have been transmitted to this cat by mildly ill or asymptomatic household members or through contact with an infected person outside its home.
Nadia was tested under anesthesia in order to obtain nose, throat, and respiratory tract samples. The other cats were tested through fecal samples. All of these big cats are believed to have been infected by a zoo staff person who was not showing symptoms of COVID, or before that person developed symptoms. COVID is mainly spread through droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks.
To protect yourself, clean your hands frequently and thoroughly. In households where a person has tested positive for the virus, the CDC recommends avoiding contact with pets and other animals. Healthy pet owners in the U. Keep commonly used areas clean with disinfectant wipes and use a pet-safe disinfectant spray to keep dog beds, mats, and other fabric surfaces clear of viruses. And the most important protection of all for your dog is this: Under no circumstances should owners abandon their dogs, cats, or other pets because of COVID fears.
Broad spectrum antibiotics may be prescribed by your veterinarian if a secondary bacterial infection is suspected.
Your veterinarian can provide additional information about these vaccines and whether you should consider vaccinating your dog. Consult your veterinarian to determine if an appointment is needed so the veterinarian can evaluate your dog and recommend an appropriate course of treatment.
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Media Briefing on Canine Influenza. September 25, April 13, There is no evidence that coronaviruses of our common veterinary species have entered humans in the recent past or vice versa. However, the tendency for coronaviruses to jump species is an ongoing occurrence and it is possible that a coronavirus from a common pet species such as a cat or dog may enter humans and cause disease sometime in the future.
However, if it should ever humanize, it will no longer be a cat or dog virus, but rather a new human virus. The same is true for a coronavirus of humans that decides to change their host species.
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