Fda Coronavirus Pets

If you are sick or think you are sick with covid 19 the centers for disease control recommends that you limit contact with animals until more information is known about the new coronavirus.

Fda coronavirus pets. These were the first pets in the united states to test positive for sars cov 2. Of the pets that have gotten sick most only had mild illness and fully recovered. Although covid 19 is understood to. A small number of pets worldwide including cats and dogs have been reported external icon to be infected with the virus that causes covid 19 mostly after close contact with people with covid 19.

Fda s center for veterinary medicine is a microcosm of fda for animals we regulate drugs food and devices for pets livestock zoo animals and others. Infected pets might get sick or they might not have any symptoms.