How to Keep Your Pet Safe from Covid-19 | Vet Safety Tips

Dr. Lera provides another update regarding coronavirus (COVID-19) in pets, and suggests a few tips that could help you & your pets to stay safe. It is now a fact that a significant portion of the world's population will eventually contract this virus, so we've reached a point where we have to prepare.

Infectious disease experts and multiple international and domestic human and animal health organizations (CDC, OIE, WHO) agree there is no evidence at this point to indicate that pets can spread COVID-19 to other animals, including people.

Although there have not been reports of pets becoming sick with COVID-19, out of an abundance of caution, it is recommended that those ill with COVID-19 limit contact with animals until more information is known about the virus.

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[DrLera]

Infectious disease experts and multiple international and domestic human and animal health organizations (CDC, OIE, WHO) agree there is no evidence at this point to indicate that pets can spread COVID-19 to other animals, including people.

Although there have not been reports of pets becoming sick with COVID-19, out of an abundance of caution, it is recommended that those ill with COVID-19 limit contact with animals until more information is known about the virus. So make sure to ALWAYS was your hands before & after having contact with a dog.

[bronte]

Having a difficult time finding information about this. Very stressful time in quarantine. Very worried about my babies. Thank you.

[Genskiller]

This vet is handsome which makes me watch all of his videos.

[joaquinveleta]

I searched the subject of this video and went to Google as well since my dogs have been coughing and diarrhea for a couple of weeks now. And i'm not seeing anywhere if we need to treat them with medication?

[briarrose]

This was a yr ago any new info?I have possible covid as other fam members have tested positive we have a dog so wondering if hes at risk for getting covid and if he were to get it what do we do to help him recover from it?

[mareelewis]

Thank you so much for this information. I am shocked that people are getting there animals put down cause of this virus. I have a service dog and i am a little worried as i am not sure if he should be going outside or not as i have kept him inside for a week and hes putting on a lot of weight. You are awesome to been able to help people like out me as i am get so worried that he could catch something if i take him on walks. <3

[fallout]

Dr., can turkeys and pigs catch this virus? If they can, what would happen if someone ate them. Would covid then be transmitted to humans.

[skontheroad]

So far, there is no evidence of your pet contracting the Coronavirus from you. And vice-versa. However, things like a leash, collar, or pet carrier is still considered a fomite. So, as stated above, always wash your hands properly before and after any interaction with your pets (always a good idea anyway)!

[sharikoe]

Thank you for this video Dr. Lera. I have been worried about my two fur babies catching the virus.

[ParrotFarmSA]

Why make a video if you don't know anything new