Thread by @DrDenaGrayson, Chinese study reports that cats can catch and spread the new #coronavirus, [...]

Dena Grayson, MD, PhD

DrDenaGrayson

Chinese study reports that cats can catch and spread the new #coronavirus, but other animals—such as dogs, chicken and pigs—are not likely to catch or spread it.

Be careful with your cats: #WashYourHands

and don’t rub your face in their fur.

#COVID19 https://nypost.com/2020/04/03/cats-can-infect-each-other-with-coronavirus-study-says/

Cats can infect each other with coronavirus, study finds

Hold on to your cats! The rapidly-spreading coronavirus can be transmitted between your feline pets, according to a new Chinese study. Researchers at Harbin Veterinary Research Institute found that

https://nypost.com/2020/04/03/cats-can-infect-each-other-with-coronavirus-study-says/

IMPORTANT: cats are NOT a major culprit in spreading #coronavirus.

“Human to human transmission is clearly the main driver, so there is *no need to panic about cats as an important source* of virus.”

If YOU are infected, you could infect your fur baby. Please keep them safe!

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