Fda Covid And Pets
Cnn pets might not infect people with coronavirus but pet owners need to protect cats dogs and other companion animals the us food and drug administration cautioned in a new youtube video.
Fda covid and pets. Help information and. Experts say dogs can catch covid 19 from humans although it is not clear if they can then infect other pets and people. We are still learning about this virus but it appears that it can spread from people to animals in some situations. A small number of pets worldwide including cats and dogs have been reported.
Routine testing of pets for covid 19 is not recommended at this time. The majority of these cases were linked to close contact with people. To be infected with the virus that causes covid 19 mostly after close contact with people with covid 19. As described in section iv b of the fda s covid 19 transport media policy the fda does not intend to object to the distribution and use of viral transport media vtm by commercial.
Fda s center for veterinary medicine has compiled resources for its stakeholders regarding coronavirus disease 2019 covid 19 including relevant guidance documents frequently asked questions. While dogs can catch the virus cats and ferrets are more likely to come down with covid 19. We are still learning about the virus that causes covid 19 but it appears that it can spread from people to animals in some situations. The fda said the usual 6ft social distancing rule for people should also.
The fda is aware of a very small number of pets including cats reported to be infected with the virus that causes covid 19.