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Mechanisms of Transmission of COVID-19 in Domestic Cats

Findings suggest that human-to-cat and cat-to-cat transmission.
There is no evidence to suggest that cats can transmit the virus to humans.
It is recommended that cats are kept inside to prevent the transmission of COVID-19, as cats who are able to roam out of their home are more likely to encounter COVID-19.
Cat owners who have contracted COVID-19 should quarantine themselves from their pet as well as other humans in the home to decrease the possibility of transmission.
If it is not possible to have someone else in the home care for the cat, interactions between the infected person and cat should be limited.
Either temporarily or permanently rehoming the cat after a possible infection is not recommended as it is not known if the animal’s level of stress can impact its ability to fight and recover from the infection.

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Updated 2021-01-18

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