Covid And Pets Cdc
Keep cats indoors when possible and do not let them roam freely outside.
Covid and pets cdc. Your veterinarian can evaluate your pet and determine the next steps for your pet s treatment and care. A tiger at a new york zoo has also tested positive for the virus that causes covid 19. In that case the agency recommends pet owners restrict contact with your pets and other. Cdc is aware of a small number of pets including cats reported to be infected with the virus that causes covid 19 mostly after close contact with people with covid 19.
A small number of pets have tested positive for the virus that causes covid 19. The intent of this guidance is to facilitate preparedness and establish practices that can help people and animals stay safe and healthy. Public health vets animal health. If you are sick with covid 19 and your pet becomes sick do not take your pet to the veterinary clinic yourself.
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. Hand holding heart light icon. Cdc usda and state public health and animal health officials are working in some states to conduct active surveillance of sars cov 2 in pets including cats dogs and other small mammals that had contact with a person with covid 19. 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.
Handlers of service therapy animals. 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. If you have a service or therapy animal follow your local guidance for acceptable business and social practices. Call your veterinarian and let them know you have been sick with covid 19.
April 22 2020 the u s. If you have pets. If your pet tests positive. Currently the risk of pets spreading it to people is low.
Walk dogs on a leash at least 6 feet 2 meters away from others. The cdc also has a separate list of guidelines for people who have covid 19 or are suspected of having it.