Fediaf: pets and the corona virus
Experts from the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) advise there is no evidence that companion animals such as dogs and cats could spread or transmit the virus that causes COVID-19.
For more information, please visit the dedicated websites:
• World Organisation for Animal Health – https://www.oie.int/scientific-expertise/specific-information-and-recommendations/questions-and-answers-on-2019novel-coronavirus/
• World Health Organization – https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses and https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
• World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) –https://wsava.org/news/highlighted-news/the-new-coronavirus-and-companion-animals-advice-for-wsava-members/