Coronavirus And Pets Update

Can dogs get the coronavirus.

Coronavirus and pets update. If you have pets. If your pet tests positive. Experts believe that the pets caught the new coronavirus from close contact with people who had it. Coronavirus covid 19 get the latest nhs information and advice about coronavirus covid 19.

A small number of pets worldwide including cats and dogs have been reported external icon to be infected with the virus that causes covid 19 mostly after close contact with people with covid 19. 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. Based on the limited information available to date the risk of animals spreading covid 19 to people is considered to be low. Get full coverage of the coronavirus pandemic including the latest news analysis advice and explainers from across the uk and around the world.

Check if you or your child has symptoms. Check back as we ll be adding more content as the situation changes. Currently the risk of pets spreading it to people is low. Italy declares state of emergency update dog walking in some provinces has been banned image.

Closures exams learning health and wellbeing. Getty images pet owners in wuhan were told to keep their animals indoors image. Find out about the main symptoms of coronavirus and what to do if you have them. A small number of pets have tested positive for the virus that causes covid 19.

There are a few reports of dogs being infected. There is no evidence that coronavirus passes between animals or that pets transmit the virus to humans. If your animal needs vet treatment if your animal needs treatment phone the vet to arrange. Coronavirus covid 19 information for parents schools colleges and universities.