The Feline Infections (Both Natural And Experimental) Documented Thus Far Appear To Have Resulted In Relatively Mild Symptoms.
Coronavirus jumps from humans to pets. Most don't show symptoms, and those that do tend to be mild. (that dog in hong kong that tested a.
Therefore, It Is Important That Owners Should Not Worry Unnecessarily.
We don’t yet know all of the animals that can get infected. Researchers in the united kingdom have discovered new evidence that humans can transmit the virus to cats. For pet owners, a new study is only adding fuel to that fire.
Recently, There Have Been Reports Of Several Animals Having The Virus.
Companion animals, including pet cats, dogs, hamsters, and ferrets. Animals reported infected worldwide include: Andrew bowman, dvm, phd, ms , an associate professor of veterinary preventive medicine at ohio state university, told verywell that the risk of pets spreading.
Since Then, A Number Of Felines, Including Large Cats In Zoos As Well As Domestic Cats, Have Contracted The Virus.
And there is no evidence the disease could spread in the opposite direction, from cats to humans. If you have the virus, wearing a mask and gloves can help you avoid transmitting it to your cat. A cat being looked over at the san diego humane society on tuesday).
This Implies That Transmission From Humans To Cats Is Extremely Rare.
Swabs were taken from 310 pets in 196 households where a. Let’s look at how, and what you can do to protect your own feline companion. (ap photo/david gard) new research shows that cats can, indeed, become infected with the new coronavirus.
