{"id":3814,"date":"2020-05-12T11:06:25","date_gmt":"2020-05-12T15:06:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/?p=3814"},"modified":"2023-09-21T10:58:09","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T14:58:09","slug":"covid-19-and-pets-everything-pet-owners-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/covid-19-and-pets-everything-pet-owners-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"COVID-19 and Pets: Everything Pet Owners Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>This article is contributed by guest\nwriter, Jackie B.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">COVID-19 and Pets: Everything Pet Owners\nNeed to Know<strong><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve likely been\nhearing a lot about novel coronavirus on the news. The virus is also called\nCOVID-19 or simply \u201ccoronavirus.\u201d The world is basically shut down as countries\ntry to protect citizens from the potentially deadly contagion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While people are worried for themselves, there is another subset they are concerned about: their pets. What should <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/the-basics-of-taking-care-of-your-dog\/\">dog<\/a> and cat owners know about the coronavirus pandemic?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/tran-mau-tri-tam-7QjU_u2vGDs-unsplash-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/tran-mau-tri-tam-7QjU_u2vGDs-unsplash-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/tran-mau-tri-tam-7QjU_u2vGDs-unsplash-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/tran-mau-tri-tam-7QjU_u2vGDs-unsplash-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/tran-mau-tri-tam-7QjU_u2vGDs-unsplash-1-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/tran-mau-tri-tam-7QjU_u2vGDs-unsplash-1-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/tran-mau-tri-tam-7QjU_u2vGDs-unsplash-1-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/tran-mau-tri-tam-7QjU_u2vGDs-unsplash-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/tran-mau-tri-tam-7QjU_u2vGDs-unsplash-1-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/tran-mau-tri-tam-7QjU_u2vGDs-unsplash-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/tran-mau-tri-tam-7QjU_u2vGDs-unsplash-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span class=\"caption\">Photo Credit: Tran Mau Tri Tam via Unsplash<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\nis COVID-19?<strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCoronavirus\u201d is\nactually the term for the entire family of viruses. The SARS outbreak of 2003\nwas a type of coronavirus. The \u201819\u2019 in the name \u2018COVID-19\u2019 refers to 2019, when\nthe current outbreak first started.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The virus that is\ncurrently sweeping the globe is a new strain of coronavirus that\u2019s never been\nseen in humans before. That means we don\u2019t know how to treat it. The best thing\nwe can do is self-isolate to keep it from spreading further.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As happy as our dogs are\nto have us home (cats, not so much) we still have to go out occasionally for\ngroceries and other essentials. Such outings can potentially expose us to the\nvirus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many pet owners want to\nknow if their pets are at risk of getting COVID-19.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/covid-19-how-to-self-isolate-with-your-dog\/\"><strong>COVID-19: How To Self-Isolate With Your Dog<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bruno-cervera-azsk_6IMT3I-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bruno-cervera-azsk_6IMT3I-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bruno-cervera-azsk_6IMT3I-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bruno-cervera-azsk_6IMT3I-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bruno-cervera-azsk_6IMT3I-unsplash-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bruno-cervera-azsk_6IMT3I-unsplash-113x75.jpg 113w, https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bruno-cervera-azsk_6IMT3I-unsplash-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bruno-cervera-azsk_6IMT3I-unsplash-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bruno-cervera-azsk_6IMT3I-unsplash-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bruno-cervera-azsk_6IMT3I-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span class=\"caption\">Photo Credit: Bruno Cervera via Unsplash<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does\nit Affect Pets?<strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The CDC has reported a <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.cdc.gov\/publichealthmatters\/2020\/05\/pet-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">small number of pets worldwide infected with the virus<\/a>, mainly after being in contact with a person with COVID-19. Currently, the risk of pets spreading the virus to people is low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the event their\nhumans are infected with the virus, guidelines suggest quarantining the pet\nseparately. The biggest risk to your pet is you falling ill and being unable to\ncare for them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, if you\nsuspect you may have the novel coronavirus, experts suggest limiting your\ncontact with your dog or cat. That means no cuddling or petting until you\u2019re\nwell again. It\u2019s also a good idea to have a back-up plan in case you get sick\nand can\u2019t properly care for your pet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since many pet daycares are closed, a family member would be the preferable option, though pet sitters may still be taking clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/eric-ward-ISg37AI2A-s-unsplash-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/eric-ward-ISg37AI2A-s-unsplash-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/eric-ward-ISg37AI2A-s-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/eric-ward-ISg37AI2A-s-unsplash-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/eric-ward-ISg37AI2A-s-unsplash-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/eric-ward-ISg37AI2A-s-unsplash-112x75.jpg 112w, https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/eric-ward-ISg37AI2A-s-unsplash-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/eric-ward-ISg37AI2A-s-unsplash-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/eric-ward-ISg37AI2A-s-unsplash-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/eric-ward-ISg37AI2A-s-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span class=\"caption\">Photo Credit: Eric Ward via Unsplash<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How\nCan I Keep My Pets Safe?<strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to keep your <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyberpet.com\/covid-19-and-pets\/\" target=\"_blank\">pet safe from COVID-19<\/a> is to keep yourself safe. This means routinely washing your hands, keeping your house tidy and cleaning household items you use often regularly, maintaining a safe distance from other people and following all government mandates. Keeping your pet healthy with the best dog food should always be something you do, pandemic or not.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be scary to live\nin these uncertain times. Your pet can help reduce your stress and anxiety, so\ndo your best to keep them safe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It can be scary to live in these uncertain times. 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