While physical distancing is an important tool to prevent community spread of the novel coronavirus, it’s also a key consideration for pet owners, according to Dr. Lucas Pantaleon, a veterinarian and technical veterinary advisor with Ogena Solutions.
Although it’s not yet known for certain whether dogs and cats can be infected with COVID-19, Pantaleon notes that back in 2003, it was shown that cats could carry the SARS virus in their upper respiratory tracts.
For pets in a high-risk household – where at least one family member is showing COVID-19 symptoms for example – it’s important to practice physical distancing with pets, Pantaleon said.
If someone in the household is coughing and sneezing and is in close contact with a pet, Pantaleon warns the pet could potentially transmit the virus in their hair to a susceptible person.
In those cases, pet owners should practice physical distancing with their pets.
“Try to minimize contact between pets and avoid crowded dog parks,” said Pantaleon.
If contact is unavoidable, Pantaleon recommends bathing your pet with a pure oxygen shampoo.
Based in Stoney Creek, Ogena Solutions is a leading biosecurity and infection prevention company that provides services, equipment and disinfectant products to the companion animal and animal agriculture industries.
Ogena also makes a soap product with a hydrogen peroxide component, although it hasn’t been specifically tested on the novel coronavirus.
If you’re living in a high-risk household and you need to take your pet to a veterinary clinic, it’s important that the pet is bathed with shampoo to decrease the amount of potential virus on their fur, said Pantaleon.
Generally speaking, if you see your neighbours out walking their dogs, avoid petting their canine companions, Pantaleon recommends.
“It’s a good practice until we get through these difficult times.”
Pantaleon said the risk of transmitting COVID-19 is minimal for dogs walking outside as the virus doesn’t survive very long on outdoor surfaces.
In general, Pantaleon recommends giving dogs a bath about once every two weeks, depending on their level of activity and whether it’s a long or short hair dog.
Keeping in mind that cats don’t like baths, Pantaleon recommends cleaning cats using a baby wipe and pet shampoo. Avoid using household antibacterial products like Lysol or Chlorox wipes, which can harm your cats’ sensitive skin.
While physical distancing is an important tool to prevent community spread of the novel coronavirus, it’s also a key consideration for pet owners, according to Dr. Lucas Pantaleon, a veterinarian and technical veterinary advisor with Ogena Solutions.
Although it’s not yet known for certain whether dogs and cats can be infected with COVID-19, Pantaleon notes that back in 2003, it was shown that cats could carry the SARS virus in their upper respiratory tracts.
For pets in a high-risk household – where at least one family member is showing COVID-19 symptoms for example – it’s important to practice physical distancing with pets, Pantaleon said.
If someone in the household is coughing and sneezing and is in close contact with a pet, Pantaleon warns the pet could potentially transmit the virus in their hair to a susceptible person.
In those cases, pet owners should practice physical distancing with their pets.
“Try to minimize contact between pets and avoid crowded dog parks,” said Pantaleon.
If contact is unavoidable, Pantaleon recommends bathing your pet with a pure oxygen shampoo.
Based in Stoney Creek, Ogena Solutions is a leading biosecurity and infection prevention company that provides services, equipment and disinfectant products to the companion animal and animal agriculture industries.
Ogena also makes a soap product with a hydrogen peroxide component, although it hasn’t been specifically tested on the novel coronavirus.
If you’re living in a high-risk household and you need to take your pet to a veterinary clinic, it’s important that the pet is bathed with shampoo to decrease the amount of potential virus on their fur, said Pantaleon.
Generally speaking, if you see your neighbours out walking their dogs, avoid petting their canine companions, Pantaleon recommends.
“It’s a good practice until we get through these difficult times.”
Pantaleon said the risk of transmitting COVID-19 is minimal for dogs walking outside as the virus doesn’t survive very long on outdoor surfaces.
In general, Pantaleon recommends giving dogs a bath about once every two weeks, depending on their level of activity and whether it’s a long or short hair dog.
Keeping in mind that cats don’t like baths, Pantaleon recommends cleaning cats using a baby wipe and pet shampoo. Avoid using household antibacterial products like Lysol or Chlorox wipes, which can harm your cats’ sensitive skin.
While physical distancing is an important tool to prevent community spread of the novel coronavirus, it’s also a key consideration for pet owners, according to Dr. Lucas Pantaleon, a veterinarian and technical veterinary advisor with Ogena Solutions.
Although it’s not yet known for certain whether dogs and cats can be infected with COVID-19, Pantaleon notes that back in 2003, it was shown that cats could carry the SARS virus in their upper respiratory tracts.
For pets in a high-risk household – where at least one family member is showing COVID-19 symptoms for example – it’s important to practice physical distancing with pets, Pantaleon said.
If someone in the household is coughing and sneezing and is in close contact with a pet, Pantaleon warns the pet could potentially transmit the virus in their hair to a susceptible person.
In those cases, pet owners should practice physical distancing with their pets.
“Try to minimize contact between pets and avoid crowded dog parks,” said Pantaleon.
If contact is unavoidable, Pantaleon recommends bathing your pet with a pure oxygen shampoo.
Based in Stoney Creek, Ogena Solutions is a leading biosecurity and infection prevention company that provides services, equipment and disinfectant products to the companion animal and animal agriculture industries.
Ogena also makes a soap product with a hydrogen peroxide component, although it hasn’t been specifically tested on the novel coronavirus.
If you’re living in a high-risk household and you need to take your pet to a veterinary clinic, it’s important that the pet is bathed with shampoo to decrease the amount of potential virus on their fur, said Pantaleon.
Generally speaking, if you see your neighbours out walking their dogs, avoid petting their canine companions, Pantaleon recommends.
“It’s a good practice until we get through these difficult times.”
Pantaleon said the risk of transmitting COVID-19 is minimal for dogs walking outside as the virus doesn’t survive very long on outdoor surfaces.
In general, Pantaleon recommends giving dogs a bath about once every two weeks, depending on their level of activity and whether it’s a long or short hair dog.
Keeping in mind that cats don’t like baths, Pantaleon recommends cleaning cats using a baby wipe and pet shampoo. Avoid using household antibacterial products like Lysol or Chlorox wipes, which can harm your cats’ sensitive skin.