Can Animals Get Covid?
Covid-19Common questionCan Animals Spread Covid-19? Based on the Limited Information Available to Date, the Risk of Animals Spreading Covid-19 to People Is...
Common question
Can animals spread COVID-19?
Based on the limited information available to date, the risk of animals spreading COVID-19 to people is considered to be low.
Should I get my pet tested for COVID-19?
No. Routine testing of pets for COVID-19 is NOT recommended at this time. We are still learning about this virus, but it appears that it can spread from people to animals in some situations. Based on the limited information available to date, the risk of pets spreading the virus is considered to be low.
If your pet is sick, consult your veterinarian.
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