Myth buster: no evidence that cats and dogs can spread new coronavirus (2019-nCoV)

At the date of this post (see above), there is no evidence that your companion, domestic cat or dog can be infected with the new coronavirus, according to the WHO – World Health Organisation.. Therefore they cannot spread the disease to people.

Can cats and dogs spread the new coronavirus?
Can cats and dogs spread the new coronavirus? No evidence at present 6th Feb 2020. This image is published here with the written permission and encouragement of the WHO.
Two useful tags. Click either to see the articles: Toxic to cats | Dangers to cats

It is very important that this message is spread rapidly across China and particularly in Wuhan, the epicentre of the epidemic because there have been instances of terrible cruelty against domestic cat and dogs. Panic has caused this cruel reaction to the frightening spread of the virus, which is called coronavirus (2019-nCoV). I believe the 2019 is the year it was discovered. The ‘nCoV’ must mean ‘new Coronavirus’ or ‘novel Coronavirus’. It is a new respiratory illness. It can be fatal.

SOME MORE ON THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS – labelled ‘coronavirus (2019-nCoV)’:

FIP

Human treatment for Covid is being used on Cyprus’ cats suffering from Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP), a coronavirus

The news today is that surplus stocks of "unused coronavirus medication for humans will be made available to treat cats ...
Cat alleviates the unease of getting vaccinated against Covid in Manila, the capital of the Philippines

How do I know if my cat has Covid?

This page is in two parts. The first part was written and published on January 14, 2022. An update was ...
3 snow leopards die of Covid at Lincoln Children's Zoo

Tragedy: 3 snow leopards die of Covid

NEWS AND COMMENT: Lincoln Children's Zoo in Nebraska have announced on their Facebook page at November 12, 2021 that three ...
China is killing pets unnecessarily when they contract Covid

China: when pets get Covid they are killed. When people get Covid they are treated. Unfair and immoral.

China is engaged in Draconian anti-Covid measures which are cruel and bewildering to outsiders and animal advocates. They have a ...
Amusing mockup of a book cover

Don’t F***k**g Breathe on My Kitten you unvaxxed selfish POS

I just got this book from the library ?. Judging by the response to this tweet, this mockup of a ...
Useful tag. Click to see the articles: Cat behavior

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