Cat tests positive for coronavirus
April 1, 2020 In a previous blog, I wrote about whether your pet could get coronavirus. This was based off information from WSAVA. Well, since then, a second dog in Hong Kong has tested positive along with one cat from Belgium. While the first 2 dogs weren’t showing any symptoms, this cat was supposedly showing symptoms. Image by Vektor Kunst iXimus from Pixabay But, before you start quarantining your cat, read on. The biggest thing to keep in mind is there are almost one...
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Can my pet get COVID-19 coronavirus?
Companion Animals and COVID-19 The Board of Animal Health in Minnesota recently released some important information about COVID-19 coronavirus in pets. This was also developed in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Health. You can download a copy of this material here thanks to the BAH/MDH. When in doubt, please contact your veterinarian by calling them for more information. Can my animal become ill with or spread COVID-19? There is no evidence at this time that...
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Stressed from COVID-19?
Here are a few great resources if you’re stressed out from COVID-19 and the impact on your family. Kudos to Dr. Herdley Paolini, PhD, LP, President of the Institute for Physician Integration & Nemours’ Children’s Hospital, Residency Psychologist for creating these – I found them very helpful! Dr Herdley Paolini Institute of Physician Integration Covid-19 Psychological Care – Quarantine Edition Dr Herdley Paolini Institute of Physician Integration...
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Can my dog or cat get coronavirus COVID-19?
With all the concern about coronavirus now, I often get asked whether dogs or cats can get coronavirus or COVID-19. Prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, we veterinarians were really only familiar with the coronavirus in cats that causes severe, potentially life-threatening Feline Infectious Peritonitis. (You can read more about that here or listen to the podcast I did on this with Pet Life Radio on #ERVet. But this is a different type – specifically alpha-coronavirus.) In dogs, coronavirus...
Read MoreA new food that reduces how allergic you may be to your cat?
Purina® Pro Plan® Announces Imminent Product Breakthrough in Management of Cat Allergens Pro Plan LiveClear™ is first cat food shown to neutralize Fel d 1, the most common cat allergen ST. LOUIS — Veterinarians can soon recommend a feline-friendly option in the management of cat allergens: Purina Pro Plan LiveClear, the first and only cat food that reduces the allergens in cat hair and dander. This breakthrough diet, available in April 2020, is the culmination of more than a...
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