Dogs are one of our most loyal animals. Many people keep a dog. However, because of the current serious situation, many people are curious whether dogs can be infected with the new coronavirus? In fact, there is no evidence.
Recently, media reported that the pet dog of a confirmed case of new coronavirus pneumonia in Hong Kong passed two tests. A virus test was conducted and it was found that the dog's oral and nasal cavities were weakly positive. The results showed that the dog had been infected with the virus to a low level, becoming the first case in the world.
In fact, there is no need to be afraid, as there is no evidence that cats and dogs can spread the new coronavirus. But even if dogs are not infected with the new coronavirus, they still need to guard against rabies and other common bacterial infections. If you are accidentally scratched or bitten by a dog, you should go to the local dog injury clinic to treat the wound promptly.
So during the epidemic, what should we do to better protect our dogs? Where is the dog?
1. Keep the home clean, disinfected and ventilated on a daily basis, and clean the kennel in time to give the dog a clean living environment.
2. It is best not to take your dog out to play during the epidemic. If you must go out, you should also wear a muzzle to prevent your dog from being exposed to pollutants. Also, don’t let your dog come into contact with other dogs.