The new corona pneumonia (COVID-19) continues to spread. With the daily surge of local cases, the epidemic footprint map is also expanding. At this time, in addition to caring about the health of themselves and their relatives and friends, pet owners should not take it lightly.
Hairy children can also be infected. What is the transmission route?
According to reports, when the new coronary pneumonia continued to spread, there were indeed a few cases of pets being infected by humans in various countries. For example, Hong Kong, South Korea, the United States, Belgium, etc., have successively reported cases of domestic pets and zoo animals infected with new coronary pneumonia. After being in close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19.
According to the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), there is currently no evidence that pets infected with humans can spread the new coronavirus (COVID-19). It is emphasized that infected persons should avoid close contact with pets, and maintain good hygiene habits when taking care of pets.
It is extremely rare for infected pets to have severe symptoms, with mild symptoms or no symptoms at all. After careful care, they can fully recover. Therefore, when strict movement restrictions are imposed in response to the epidemic, it is still necessary to maintain good communication between owners and veterinarians in order to obtain correct disease information and preventive measures. Therefore, when considering that people around are at risk of infection, owners should limit the interaction of pets with people outside the family, keep pets indoors as much as possible, and do not roam outdoors; if they must go out, they should also maintain social distance from people. Avoid staying in public places where people gather for long periods of time.
How should owners protect their pets when they are infected?
1. If possible, ask family members or friends to take care of the furry child, and should wait until recovery before interacting with pets.
2. Avoid contact with furry children, including touching, hugging, kissing, being licked, or sharing food and sleeping together.
3. If you still have to care for a furry child when you are sick, please wear a mask and wash your hands before interacting.
4. Frequently clean and disinfect animal collars such as vests, collars, toys, or leashes in use by furry children.
5. Entrusted caregivers should wash their hands every time they touch or touch furry children.
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