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Can pets be infected with covid-19?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Very rare: Per the World Health organization there is “no evidence that a dog, cat or any pet can transmit COVID-19." However, tigers and lions have tested positive for COVID -19 as well as two pet cats in New York.

Answered 4/30/2020

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