I am ill with COVID-19, but my pet needs to see a veterinarian. What should I do?
Contact your veterinarian to see how they wish to proceed. They may be able to help you by telephone or video conference, or they may require that a healthy person bring the pet in for evaluation. In order to best protect their staff, they will likely have special instructions for you and your pet upon […]
Read MoreI have heard of “coronavirus” infections in dogs, cats, and horses, and even a vaccine in dogs. Are these contagious to people?
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. Similar but different coronavirus species cause several common diseases in domestic animals which are not contagious to people. Many dogs, for example, are vaccinated for another species of coronavirus (Canine Coronavirus) as puppies. However, this vaccine does not cross protect for COVID-19. There is no vaccine for COVID-19 […]
Read MoreIf I need to be hospitalized for COVID-19, what do I need to do for my animals?
A family member, friend, or neighbor should be asked to care for your animals while you are hospitalized and until your isolation period has come to an end. Alternatively, you can contact your veterinarian or an animal boarding facility to coordinate boarding your pet while you are in the hospital.
Read MoreIs my pet safe to be around other pets? Should I practice social distancing?
It is recommended that pets and other animals from different households be prevented from commingling at this time, out of an abundance of caution. When walking your dog, practice social distancing by keeping at least 6 feet between you and other people. If you cannot maintain social distancing, follow Delaware’s guidance on wearing a face […]
Read MoreWhat signs or symptoms would an animal with possible COVID-19 have?
Although there have not been reports of pets becoming sick with COVID-19 in the United States, it is still recommended that people sick with COVID-19 limit contact with their animals. Since this is a new disease that has not been detected in domestic animals, we do not know the symptoms to look for in pets. […]
Read MoreIf my pet was around someone who is diagnosed with COVID-19, should I be worried?
Although there have not been reports of pets becoming sick with COVID-19 in the United States, it is still recommended that people sick with COVID-19 limit contact with animals. Contact your veterinarian if your pet displays any signs of illness.
Read MoreCan I give COVID-19 to my pet?
Although there have not been reports of pets becoming sick with COVID-19 in the United States, this is a new virus and it is not fully understood. For this reason, it is recommended that people sick with COVID-19 limit contact with animals, just as you would restrict your contact with other people, until more information […]
Read MoreCan I get COVID-19 from my pet?
Currently there is no evidence to suggest any animals, including pets or livestock, can spread COVID-19 infection to people.
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