Can dogs get coronavirus? What precautions should pet parents take?

Hello. Please do not worry about this. While coronavirus was cultured in the nose of a few dogs that lived in homes with infected people, they were, & stayed completely normal. Nothing has been described in cats. Just about every species has its own coronavirus unique to them. It is a very unique set of circumstances that PRESUMABLY allowed the virus to jump from animals in China to a human host, no worries about this happening in our pet community. So yes, the feline coronavirus can mutate to a virulent form that leads to FIP, but the thing to remember is this is an enteric, or gut virus, not a respiratory one that we are seeing in people. There is absolutely no connection between Covid-19 & the Feline Coronavirus. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

According to the OIE, the current spread of COVID-19 is a result of human-to-human transmission, and, to date, there is no evidence that companion animals can spread the disease. Therefore, there is no justification in taking measures against companion animals which may compromise their welfare. They can become passive vectors of the disease for short period of time, but cannot get the infection.

FIP (feline infectious peritonitis) is a disease caused by a virus, and that virus can be passed from cat to cat. However, the virus must mutate inside the cat to actually cause disease, so very few cats that are exposed to FIP actually end up getting sick. Passing the virus between cats requires very close contact between the cats, so I think the chances are very low that your dog will drag the virus into the house.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Gogo. The coronavirus is typically a self limiting disease. This means that if the puppy is otherwise healthy, the puppy's immune system will take care of the infection. There is not a specific treatment for the virus, just supportive care. This means keeping him hydrated and using medications from his veterinarian to control any vomiting and diarrhea. Most puppies make a full recovery. I hope this information helps!

Kia may be a carrier. It is possible for a dog to be infected with Coronavirus and not show any symptoms. As long as she is behaving normally and is otherwise healthy, you may need to accept that she is a carrier. Clean up any stool immediately and disinfect the area. You can use diluted household bleach.

If you have him vaccinated against feline coronavirus he should be well protected. The human coronovirus is not contagious to cats so you cannot be infected by your cat. ( https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/news/can-pets-contract-coronavirus-humans-or-vice-versa )

Feline coronavirus is a virus that typically causes mild gastrointestinal signs in cats or kittens. If the virus mutates, however, it can result in the deadly disease of FIP (feline infectious peritonitis). The virus is spread through either inhalation or ingestion of infected fecal matter. It sounds like your cat is infected. If so and your housekeeper is handling the litter box, she should change clothes before cleaning another home with cats present. The virus is relatively fragile and can be inactivated by most commercial cleaning products. Hope this helps!