Can Dogs Catch Coronavirus Uk
In the panic over the spread of the virus people are worried not only about.
Can dogs catch coronavirus uk. There are certain strains of coronavirus that do affect dogs such as canine respiratory coronavirus but these are different from covid 19 and cannot be passed to humans. Covid 19 is an illness caused by a new type of coronavirus called sars cov 2. Can pets catch coronavirus. In early march 2020 the world health organization declared that the covid 19 novel coronavirus is a global pandemic.
There are still no reports of animals in the uk with coronavirus. Documents published today reveal that the risk of pets spreading covid 19 to humans is considered medium. Some types of coronavirus cause illness in humans such as the common cold and sars some cause illness in animals such as kennel cough in dogs and fip in cats and some can affect both. Can a dog or cat transmit coronavirus to people.
The untreatable canine coronavirus is different to the human version and does not affect people. Pets it seems can catch coronavirus too according to the latest news from the uk s chief veterinary officer who has confirmed the first case of covid 19 in a british cat. Only wash or use products on your pets that are approved for use on animals. The new type of coronavirus covid 19 is currently being passed between humans and there is no evidence that it affects dogs.
There have been no cases of pets passing the coronavirus that causes covid 19. On 13 march the world health organisation said at present there is no evidence that companion animals pets such as dogs or cats. While there is no need to worry our vets have provided some guidance on how to take sensible precautions to keep everyone safe during this time. This is highly unlikely to happen according to scientists and vets.
By pdsa vets 5 march vetq as following recent reports of a cat testing positive for covid 19 in the uk we understand you may be concerned about your pet. Cats and dogs can transmit coronavirus to humans via their fur sage experts warn.