Why It’s Unlikely That You Could Contract COVID-19 From Petting or Playing With Your Pet

The American Association of Veterinary Medicine (AVMA) has updated its FAQ for Pet Owners to reflect the current information about COVID-19 and pets. Of course, we know by now that this is a rapidly evolving situation. The AVMA will continue to update its FAQ as new information becomes available, and Ill share it with you here as quickly as I can.

The  update includes some reassuring information about why its unlikely that cats (and other pets) can spread the virus.

COVID-19 appears to be...