Protecting Pets from COVID-19
Currently the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and United
States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have had no reports of pets or other
animals contracting the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. It is
however recommended that we do everything we can to prevent that
possibility. According to usda.gov/coronavirus, “You should restrict
contact with pets and other animals while you are sick with COVID-19, just like
you would around other people.” This means maintaining 6 feet of distance
between yourself and other pets. If possible ask another household member
to care for your animals while you are ill. If you must be the one to
care for a pet, farm animal, or service animal, wear a face mask and wash your
hands before and after each interaction to prevent cross contamination.
Home care for COVID-19 is not a reason to separate service dogs from their
handlers. Pets however may be better off staying in another part of the
house with the rest of the family. For more updated information see the
CDC’s coronavirus website for Households
with Pets or
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