Can my cat get coronavirus disease?
Feline Coronavirus (FCoV) is a common viral infection in cats. It generally causes an asymptomatic infection, but can give some cats mild diarrhea.
FCoV should not be confused with the coronavirus pandemic causing havoc around the world. The feline version Is only transmitted between cats; people can not be infected. It is unrelated to the current human coronavirus.
The World Organisation for Animal Health adds the following:
The current spread of COVID-19 is a result of human to human transmission. To date, there is no evidence that companion animals can spread the disease. Therefore, there is no justification in taking measures against companion animals which may compromise their welfare.
according to the World Organization.for Animal Health
The predominant route of transmission of COVID-19 appears to be from human to human.
As for the reported dog in Hong Kong infected with coronavirus:
A spokesman for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said that a pet dog had tested a weak positive to COVID-19 virus. All indications result in, contamination between dogs or cats and people, are non-existent. The lone dog seemed to have gotten it from it’s owner. But the dog has no symptoms, but was quarantined anyway.
it’s recommended to practice the same hygiene as between humans, and apply it to our cats when we interact with them: wash our hands, don’t sneeze or cough on them. Common sense stuff, really.
The important thing is to be prepared. When stocking up on food, toiletries and medications, make sure that likewise, prepare for your cats. Have enough cat food, kitty litter, and medications if your cat requires them, for at least two weeks, or more.
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The World Health Organization has said that there is no evidence that companion animals or pets such as cats and dogs have been infected or could spread the virus that causes the COVID-19 disease.
my cat and coronavirus infection
To conclude, cats are apparently neither capable of giving or getting coronavirus. But, as always, take care of your cats. ??
