With the Omicron variant of COVID-19 spreading rapidly around the country, a lot of cat parents are wondering if they should be concerned about spreading the virus to their feline friends, or vice-versa. Read on to find out if your cat can catch Omicron. In the early days of the pandemic, we were told by […]
In light of two cats in New York City that tested positive for COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) updated its guidelines and recommendations for people who have pets. While there have been very few cases of animals catching the virus from humans, there is no evidence to suggest humans are at risk of
Prior reports from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) said that our pet cats and dogs were unable to catch or transmit the novel coronavirus from their human companions. Recently, however, a study was published by the journal Science that suggests cats and ferrets are susceptible to infection, prompting
Amid the global outbreak of novel coronavirus COVID-19, pet parents find themselves wondering if their furriest friends are at risk of catching the disease. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the short answer is no – your cat is safe from coronavirus. Their website states, “At present, there is no evidence that companion animals/pets
Amid the growing concerns around the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is providing information on keeping animals safe during a human health crisis and encouraging pet owners to include pets in their emergency plans. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19 infection results from
