NEW YORK: Cats can become infected with the coronavirus but dogs appear to be less vulnerable, according to a study published on Wednesday (Apr ...
NEW YORK: Cats can become infected with the coronavirus but dogs appear to be less vulnerable, according to a study published on Wednesday , prompting the World Health Organization to say it will take a closer look at transmission of the virus between humans and pets.
SARS-CoV-2 is believed to have spread from bats to humans. Except for a few reported infections in cats and dogs, there has not been strong evidence that pets can be carriers.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.
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