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New Ulm Regional Veterinary Center

New Ulm Regional Veterinary Center

Providing veterinary care for companion and large animals

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COVID-19 in Pets – Should You Be Worried?

Can pets get COVID-19 or SARS-CoV-2?

  • They seem to have more resistance to getting the virus and only a few dozen cases of pets with clinical signs have been positive despite over 7 million people worldwide having developed the disease.

Can I get COVID-19 from my pet?

  • There is no evidence of the disease going from pets to people.

If I get COVID-19, should I isolate myself from my pet?

  • Yes, try to avoid direct care of the animal while you have the infection. There is no reason the pet should be removed from the home.

Should I have my pet tested for COVID-19?

  • At this point in time, there is no general screening test of pets without clinical signs of the illness. If your pet has a fever and respiratory clinical signs, testing for other illnesses should be screened for.

Should I keep an indoor/outdoor cat inside during the pandemic?

  • This would be a good idea to prevent them from interacting with people or other animals.

 

These recommendations are current as of 6/24/20 from the US Centers for Disease Control and the World Organization for Animal Health.

Holly Lillegaard DVM,

River Hills Pet Care Hospital

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New Ulm Regional Veterinary Center

401 20th South Street
New Ulm MN 56073

Companion Animal

(507)233-2500

Emergency number from 7:00 am - 10:00 pm: (507)233-2500

Emergency number from 10:00 pm - 7:00 am: (952)942-8272 (service provided by BluePearl Emergency Pet Hospital)

Large Animal

(507)233-2520
(24-hour emergency number is the same)

Fax (507)354-1229