How can I prepare for COVID-19 self-isolation so that my pets and I stay safe? There are a number of ways you can prepare for COVID-19 self-isolation so you and your pets stay safe. The...
What do I need to do if I or a close contact contracts COVID-19 to keep us and our pets safe? There are a number of ways you can prepare for the possibility that you or a close contact will contract...
What do I need to prepare for my pets in case I require hospitalisation due to COVID-19? There are a number of ways you can prepare for the possibility that you require hospitalisation due to COVID-19. There...
What should I do to keep myself, my pets, and others safe while practising social distancing? The human-animal bond people share with their companion animals is very important and can provide much needed support, comfort and companionship to...
Can I leave my home to care for animals during the COVID-19 pandemic? It is your responsibility to protect the welfare of animals in your care at all times. You have a legal...
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...
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...