Can Cats And Dogs Spread The Coronavirus, Covid-19, To Humans?

In theory it is possible, much like touching a surface.

‘In theory, if a patient with a virus in their nose rubbed their nose and got a bunch of virus on their hand and then petted their dog,” Williams said, “and then another family member petted that dog in the exact same place and then rubbed their nose, maybe they could transmit it.

“But if you’re living in a home with a person who has the virus, the risk factor is that human, not the pets,” he added.

What can pet parents do to stay safe?

“Embrace your pets,” Williams advised. “Pets play a vital psycho-psychological role for their owners, especially now when everybody’s feeling so isolated and alone.”

Schaffner agrees: “This is the time to hug your pet but not your human loved one. So let’s keep the social distancing focused on human beings, and if you need to hug something, hug your dog or your cat or ferret or whatever. It will be good for your pet too,” Varble said.

“The human-animal bond is extremely important for animal health,” she said. “With so many people working from home, this is really a great time to sit back and enjoy your time with your pet.

“Go for a walk, keep your distance, but go for your walk. Play ball in your backyard with your dog, play with your cats with their cat toys.

Even fish, relax, enjoy your time with them because it is really, really good for our health to reduce our stress.”

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