We are still learning about how the virus that causes COVID-19 can affect animals. A small number of pets (cats and dogs) have been confirmed to be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, mostly after close contact with a person with COVID-19.
Some pets did not show any signs of illness, but those pets that did get sick all had mild disease that could be taken care of at home.
None of the pets have died. Tests for COVID-19 in animals are available for most types of pets, but testing is only recommended for animals with COVID-19 symptoms and that have been exposed to a person with COVID-19.
Based on the limited information available now, the risk of pets spreading COVID-19 to people is considered to be low. If are sick with COVID-19,