Covid 19 And Pets Cdc

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.

Covid 19 and pets cdc. A small number of pets have tested positive for the virus that causes 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. April 22 2020 the u s. If you have a service or therapy animal follow your local guidance for acceptable business and social practices.

Walk dogs on a leash at least 6 feet 2 meters away from others. Keep cats indoors when possible and do not let them roam freely outside. Keep cats indoors when possible and do not let them roam freely outside. 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.