Covid And Pets Cdc

In that case the agency recommends pet owners restrict contact with your pets and other.

Covid and pets cdc. Keep cats indoors when possible and do not let them roam freely outside. April 22 2020 the u s. If you have a service or therapy animal follow your local guidance for acceptable business and social practices. Handlers of service therapy animals.

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. If your pet tests positive. The intent of this guidance is to facilitate preparedness and establish practices that can help people and animals stay safe and healthy. Hand holding heart light icon.

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. If you have pets. Call your veterinarian and let them know you have been sick with covid 19. 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.

Public health vets animal health. 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. A tiger at a new york zoo has also tested positive for the virus that causes covid 19. This interim guidance is for public health professionals managing the home care and isolation of people with covid 19 who have pets or other animals including service or working animals in the same home.

Walk dogs on a leash at least 6 feet 2 meters away from others. Your veterinarian can evaluate your pet and determine the next steps for your pet s treatment and care. The cdc also has a separate list of guidelines for people who have covid 19 or are suspected of having it. 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.

A dog that recently died in north carolina tested positive for covid 19 a reminder that your four legged friends can be susceptible to the virus that has killed more than 160 000 americans. Most of these animals had contact with a person with covid 19.