Pets

[193639]

I have RA and take methotrexate and biological meds (Enbrel) and have recently read that animals can also catch Covid-19. I have two outdoor cats, is there any information regarding people with pets such as cats and dogs? Cat owners have no control where they frequent or who they potentially contact in people’s gardens etc.

Just a thought

193639

[RosieA]

I think there might be some scare mongering going on over this. Yes cats can catch a coronavirus but they have their own special one . My cat has just jumped on the bed, no worries and just awaiting the heavier paws of my pups. The advice has been just to observe normal good hygiene with your pets - keep washing hands etc. Pups paws have never been so clean!!! Please don't worry.

[springcross in reply to RosieA]

What pups do you have?

[RosieA in reply to springcross]

A lovely cockapoo. She is so gentle with my two elderly cats. One happy little furry family really.

[springcross in reply to RosieA]

Oh they are gorgeous. I am envious.

[RosieA in reply to springcross]

They're known as the velcro dog. Can't even pop to the loo without company. But love her intelligence.

[springcross in reply to RosieA]

I used to have an English Springer like that - everyone called him my shadow.

[Shalf]

My wee terrier Hugo wouldn't acknowledge me for years if I told him to get off the bed 😂 He is stubborn and moody to the extreme!!

[193639 in reply to Shalf]

Thanks much appreciated

[springcross in reply to Shalf]

What type of terrier Shalf?

[Shalf in reply to springcross]

Sorry just seen this.

He is a fox terrier. Very cheeky gorgeous wee boy x

[springcross in reply to Shalf]

Lovely dogs with big character. x

[KittyJ]

From Gov.uk, updated yesterday.

“If you have pets in the household

At present, there is no evidence that companion animals/pets such as dogs and cats can be infected with coronavirus.”

The coronavirus that pets can get is not Covid-19.

[193639 in reply to KittyJ]

Thanks much appreciated