Cats And Coronavirus Bbc News

The BBC ran an article on Wednesday with guidance from the British Veterinary Association BVA about the ability of cats to spread the coronavirus which has caused some confusion.

Cats and coronavirus bbc news. There isnt a single case of a pet dog or. A six-week-old kitten is being cared for by the RSPCA after being found trapped inside the chassis of a car. Cats have a similar vulnerability to coronavirus as humans.

But current evidence suggests cats may be able to catch the virus from other cats. In fact cats may not be generally susceptible to getting sick from the novel coronavirus he says. At owners should keep their pets indoors and avoid hugging them to mitigate the spread of coronavirus veterinary scientists have said.

New research shows that cats can indeed become infected with the new coronavirus. Were continuing to provide high levels of care for cats in our centres and branches as well as helpful welfare advice to cat owners. But the British Veterinary Association.

Daniella Dos Santos president of the British Veterinary Association said. 3 min read February 1 2020 - 123PM. Iriss Cats In Need in Stoke-on-Trent has received several calls.

Pet dogs and cats are reportedly being thrown from apartment blocks in China following a rumour the animals spread the coronavirus. However Julia Hollingsworth of CNN says that current evidence indicates that pet animals are unlikely to be sick from the virus even if they do get infected. Research has shown cats may be able to catch Covid-19.

Cat owners fear they will catch coronavirus from their pets with some asking for them to be rehomed an animal charity has said. One percent of all cats die of FIP Dr. Veterinary scientists have recommended cat owners keep their pets indoors to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus among animals.