Vets stress that pets pose little to no risk to their owners but recommend keeping cats indoors.
There is also evidence humans can transmit respiratory infections to wild great apes, which makes"We know that the virus did make the jump from an animal into humans [at the beginning of this crisis] but that appears to be because people were eating those infected animals," Prof Charleston said.Why should I keep my cat indoors in that case?
The British Veterinary Association points out that, like any surface, an animal's fur could carry the virus for a time"if a pet were to have come into contact with someone who was sick"."Treat pets like other people in your household. So if you're feeling sick, it's better not to interact with them," said Dr Almendros.
"I hope pet owners can sleep a bit better with the right advice and information," he added."It isn't easy these days, I know."
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