- A 17-year old pomeranian in Hong Kong whose owner tested positive for COVID-19 was believed to be positive for COVID-19 after it had a "weak positive" result from the nasal and oral cavities; however, fecal and rectal samples were both positive. The dog did shortly die after testing, and a post-mortem examination was not performed.
- A 2-year old German Shepard from Pok Fu Lam was also believed to have a positive nasal/oral COVID-19 test result after their owner also tested positive COVID-19.

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- It is believed that although dogs can test positive for COVID-19, it does not pose a health risk to them.
- Findings have indicated that it is not easy for dogs to contract the virus.

Dogs and COVID-19

- Singla, R., Mishra, A., Joshi, R., Jha, S., Sharma, A. R., Upadhyay, S., Sarma, P., Prakash, A., & Medhi, B. (2020). Human animal interface of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) transmission: a critical appraisal of scientific evidence. Veterinary research communications, 44(3-4), 119–130. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-020-09781-0
- Frequently Asked Questions COVID-19 and Feline Health. (2020, May 14). Retrieved January 05, 2021, from https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/coronavirus-update/frequently-asked-questions-covid-19-and-feline-health
- Penn State News. (2020, October 10). Veterinary experts offer advice after pet cat tests positive for COVID-19 in Pa. Retrieved January 31, 2021, from https://news.psu.edu/story/636163/2020/10/20/research/veterinary-experts-offer-advice-after-pet-cat-tests-positive-covid

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