Cats can catch Covid-19 but dogs are not so vulnerable, says study

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The WHO to take closer look at transmission between humans and pets following findings. FMTNews Pets WHO

WASHINGTON: Cats can become infected with the new coronavirus but dogs appear not to be vulnerable, according to a study published on Wednesday, prompting the WHO to say it will take a closer look at transmission of the virus between humans and pets.

A tiger at the Bronx Zoo in New York City who developed a dry cough and loss of appetite after contact with an infected zookeeper tested positive for the coronavirus on Sunday. “Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 in cats should be considered as an adjunct to elimination of Covid-19 in humans,” the authors wrote.Antibody tests showed dogs were less likely to catch the virus, while inoculated pigs, chickens, and ducks were not found to have any strain of the virus.

The World Health Organization said on Wednesday it is working with its partners to look more closely at the role of pets in the health crisis.

 

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