Can Pets Spread New Coronavirus

There is no conclusive evidence that pets such as cats and dogs can be infected with and transmit the new coronavirus. Since the new coronavirus that caused the outbreak belongs to the genus β coronavirus and the coronavirus that infects pets is an α coronavirus, they are not the same type of viruses although they are both called coronaviruses. Coronaviruses that infect pets such as cats and dogs cannot be transmitted to humans. The new coronavirus mainly uses angiotensin-converting enzyme II on the surface of human alveoli as a receptor, while there is no such receptor in the lungs of pets such as dogs and cats, and there is no conclusive evidence that pets such as cats and dogs can be infected with and transmit the new coronavirus. However, during the outbreak, it is recommended that people and pets reduce the number of times they go out, do a good job of personal as well as pet protection when going out, hold the pet leash, try not to let pets come into contact with feral cats and dogs, and pets need to be fully cleaned and disinfected. To reduce the spread of other pathogens between pets and people. If coughing, fever and other symptoms, it is recommended to go to the hospital fever clinic in a timely manner.