What to Do If Your Pet Tests Positive for the Virus That Causes COVID-19: Sept. 10, 2020

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• Corporate Authors:
  National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases.
• Description:
  Updated Sept. 10, 2020
  
  What you need to know
  
  • If your pet tests positive for the virus that causes COVID-19, isolate the pet from everyone else, including other pets.
  
  • Do not wipe or bathe your pet with chemical disinfectants, alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or other products, such as hand sanitizer, counter-cleaning wipes, or other industrial or surface cleaners.
  
  • Only a few pets have been confirmed to be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. Some pets did not show any signs of illness, but those pets that did get sick all had mild disease that could be taken care of at home. None have died from the infection.
  
  • If you think your pet has COVID-19, call a veterinarian first to discuss what you should do.
  
  • Pets with confirmed infection with the virus that causes COVID-19 should be restricted to isolation in the home until a veterinarian or public health official has determined that they can be around other pets and people.
  
  If your pet is tested for COVID-19 and is confirmed to be infected -- What to do if your pet gets sick -- Separate your pet from other people and pets in your home -- Monitor your pet’s symptoms -- Protect yourself when caring for a sick pet -- When it is safe for your pet to be around others: ending home isolation.
  
  
• Subjects:
  Coronavirus Infections COVID-19 Pandemics Pets
• Series:
  Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
• Document Type:
  Text
• Collection(s):
  Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library
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