Can people infect pets with the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2)?
There is some evidence that cats, dogs, hamsters and ferrets are vulnerable to being infected with SARS-CoV-2 from close contact...
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What information do we have about the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and domestic animals?
It appears that it is rare for domestic animals to become ill when naturally infected with SARS-CoV-2 and this has... -
Do domestic animals spread novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19)?
There is no evidence that domestic animals can transmit the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) to people or that... -
What are animal welfare and public health concerns associated with ‘wet markets’?
‘Wet markets’ have individual stalls selling fresh food, similar to a farmers’ market. This may be under cover or in... -
What is animal hoarding and why is it harmful to animals?
Animal hoarding, although recognised by human and animal services, is generally poorly understood in terms of its prevalence, causes, influencing...