A tiger tested positive for COVID-19 — is your cat at risk?

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A tiger tested positive for COVID-19 — is your cat at risk? (via CNBCMakeIt)

returned from a trip to Italy in late March, their cat developed digestive and respiratory symptoms and tested positive for COVID-19.

In the U.S., the CDC hasn't received any reports of pets or other animals becoming sick with COVID-19. Essentially, keep your distance like you would other humans, at least until more information about the virus is available.

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