What you should know about COVID-19 and pets

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What you should know about COVID-19 and pets

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April 14, 2022
By National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (U.S.)

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National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (U.S.)
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What you need to know

• The virus that causes COVID-19 can spread from people to animals during close contact.

• The risk of animals spreading COVID-19 to people is low.

• Pets can get serious illness from infection with the virus that causes COVID-19, but this is extremely rare.
Content Notes:

Risk of the virus that causes COVID-19 spreading between pets and people -- Protect pets if you are sick -- What to do if you think your pet has the virus that causes COVID-19 -- What to do if your pet tests positive -- Guidance and recommendations.
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Coronavirus Infections COVID-19 Pandemics Pets
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Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library
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