Fda Covid And Pets
On april 22 2020 usda and cdc.
Fda covid and pets. The majority of these cases were linked to close contact with people. The fda is aware of a very small number of pets including cats reported to be infected with the virus that causes covid 19. The first animal that the united states department of agriculture usda confirmed as positive for sars cov 2 was a tiger in a zoo in new york on april 4 2020. On april 22 the usda and cdc announced confirmed.
Updated 2 05 pm et tue june 16 2020 cnn pets might not infect people with coronavirus but pet owners need to protect cats dogs and other companion animals the us food and drug administration. The first animal that the united states department of agriculture confirmed as positive for sars cov 2 was a tiger in a zoo in new york on april 4. Of the pets that have gotten sick most only had mild illness and fully recovered.