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Singapore woman abandoned four cats fearing they might transmit Covid-19

PoC avatarPosted on January 6, 2021 by Michael BroadJanuary 6, 2021

NEWS AND COMMENT: This might be the first case of its kind. It may be the first time that a person has abandon their cats because of a fear that the cats might transmit Covid-19 to them or their family … Continue reading →

Posted in coronavirus pandemic | Tagged abandoned cats, Cat News, coronavirus (2019-nCoV), crime, singapore

Are we going to inoculate pets to stop Covid-19 mutations?

PoC avatarPosted on January 5, 2021 by Michael BroadJanuary 7, 2021

COMMENT ON THE NEWS: I am speculating but I think it’s reasonable to do so. Are we going to have to inoculate our companion animals against Covid-19 in order to prevent mutations developing in what might be described as a … Continue reading →

Posted in coronavirus pandemic | Tagged Cat News, coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Covid-19, zoonotic diseases

Pet insurance in the UK is becoming unaffordable

PoC avatarPosted on December 21, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 21, 2020

There was already a resistance to taking out cat and dog health insurance because it is not perceived as being good value for money by a significant section of British society, but it’s getting worse because the insurance companies are … Continue reading →

Posted in insurance | Tagged cats and pandemics, coronavirus (2019-nCoV), dog abandonment, dog adoption, dogs abandoned, pet insurance | 2 Replies

Domestic cats may rescue humankind from this coronavirus nightmare

PoC avatarPosted on December 19, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 19, 2020

The thing about domestic cats which is of interest to scientists is that they can become infected with Covid-19 but that they get over the disease very quickly and when they have the disease their symptoms are mild or they … Continue reading →

Posted in coronavirus pandemic | Tagged cat study, cats in medical research, coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Covid-19, feline immune system, Feline Viruses, human virus, science, zoonotic diseases

Coronavirus can permanently close cat cafés

PoC avatarPosted on December 17, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 17, 2020

It’s a point worth making: in the UK the coronavirus pandemic may end up permanently closing cat cafés because of the ongoing lockdowns and Tier 3 semi-lockdowns resulting in their temporary closure. Temporary closures for a significant time can lead … Continue reading →

Posted in cat cafe | Tagged business, cat cafe, cat rescue, cats protection, coronavirus (2019-nCoV), rspca, uk, usa | Leave a reply

Can zoo animals get Covid?

PoC avatarPosted on December 12, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 12, 2020

Yes, zoo animals can get Covid from zookeepers, the people who look after the animals. The virus travels through a circuitous route. It seems that humans contracted the virus from an animal in a wet market in Wuhan, China, initially, … Continue reading →

Posted in Snow leopard | Tagged captive cats, coronavirus (2019-nCoV), snow leopard, zoonotic diseases, zoos

Cats and dogs most susceptible to coronavirus infection after humans but cat lovers don’t care

PoC avatarPosted on December 11, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 11, 2020

Scientists have come up with the conclusion that our companion animals, ferrets, cats and dogs are most susceptible to a coronavirus infection after humans but the truth of the matter is that cat lovers don’t care about this. They’re just … Continue reading →

Posted in coronavirus pandemic | Tagged Cat News, cat study, coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Covid-19, human to cat relationship, science, zoonotic diseases

Can big cats get Covid-19?

PoC avatarPosted on December 9, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 9, 2020

Yes, big cats can get Covid-19. There have been two instances of captive big cats getting Covid-19 concerning both tigers and lions. There was a well-publicised news story during the early parts of the coronavirus pandemic (April 2020) at which … Continue reading →

Posted in coronavirus pandemic | Tagged captive lions, captive tigers, contagious diseases, coronavirus (2019-nCoV), zoonotic diseases | Leave a reply

Cute anti-coronavirus cat mascot hands out masks in Tokyo, Japan

PoC avatarPosted on November 18, 2020 by Michael BroadNovember 18, 2020

The Japanese are arguably obsessed with cuteness and mascots but in the nicest possible way. This particular mascot is both cute and functional. In addition to handing out free face coverings the mascot also reminds Tokyo’s residents to keep socially … Continue reading →

Posted in good cat news | Tagged coronavirus (2019-nCoV), culture, cute kittens, Japan | Leave a reply

Cats and dogs are calmer at shelters when they are selected online because of the coronavirus pandemic

PoC avatarPosted on November 5, 2020 by Michael BroadNovember 5, 2020

NEWS AND VIEWS (COMMENT): Because of Covid-19, one animal shelter in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Assisi Animal Sanctuary, is using the Internet as a means to present their animals to potential adopters in order to comply with social distancing, to minimise … Continue reading →

Posted in animal sanctuary | Tagged animal sanctuary, animal shelter, Belfast, cat sanctuary, coronavirus (2019-nCoV), good cat news, internet, Northern Ireland, online cat adoptions | 1 Reply

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