COVID-19…Allows
to love your pet or not
It is certainly true
that coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is primarily transmitted from person
to person; it can also be transmitted from humans to animals. The risk of
animals transferring the COVID-19 virus to humans is considered low based on
the scant information available. Animals don't appear to play a substantial
role in the dissemination of the COVID-19 virus. There is no proof that viruses
can transfer from a pet's skin, fur, or hair to humans or other animals.
A
few pets, including cats and dogs, have been infected with the virus that
causes COVID-19, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
This
typically happened after the animals came into touch with people who had been
afflicted with the COVID-19 virus.
To begin with, coronaviruses
are a family of viruses, and COVID-19 is a type of coronavirus. Some
produce cold-like illnesses in humans, while others infect animals like bats.
Furthermore,
certain coronaviruses only infect mammals. While the exact source
of COVID-19 is unknown, the virus is thought to have originated in an animal,
transferred to humans, and then propagated between people.
In addition, keep in
mind that small children, persons with low immune systems, and those aged 65
and above are more susceptible to other diseases carried by animals. Allow
your dog or cat to socialize with people or animals outside your home to
protect them against the COVID-19 virus.
Firstly, avoid dog
parks and public venues where there are a lot of people and dogs. When
walking your dog, always keep him on a leash and keep him at least 2 metres
away from other people and animals. When at all feasible,
keep cats indoors.
Secondly, if you get
COVID-19 and have a pet, you should isolate yourself from everyone else,
including your pet. If at all feasible, enlist the help of
another family member to look after your pet. Avoid caressing,
hugging, kissing, or licking your pet, as well as sharing meals or beds.
Wear
a cloth face covering if you care for your pet or are around animals when
you're unwell. Before and after handling animals, their
food, waste, and supplies, wash your hands.
Thirdly, if your pet
tests positive for the COVID-19 virus, take the same measures you would if a
family member was afflicted. As much as possible, keep your pet
in a different room from the rest of your family and keep him or her at home.
When
working with your pet's food, dishes, trash, or bedding, use gloves. Don't
put a face mask on your pet, and don't use disinfectants on your pet because
they can be dangerous. After touching any of your pet's
belongings, wash your hands. Call your veterinarian if your pet
develops new symptoms or appears to be getting worse.
Meanwhile, during home
isolation, it's critical to keep note of your pet's symptoms. Call your
veterinarian if you think your pet is developing new symptoms or is becoming
worse. Pets sick with the virus that causes COVID-19 may have:
·
Fever
·
Coughing
·
Difficulty breathing or shortness of
breath
·
Sneezing
·
Diarrhea
·
Runny nose
·
Eye discharge
· Vomiting
Moreover, you have to follow your veterinarian's advice on how to care for your pet. You may be asked to keep a written record of your pet's symptoms by your veterinarian. If your pet develops new symptoms or appears to be growing worse, such as difficulty breathing, you should contact your veterinarian as soon as possible. Your veterinarian may be able to provide you with advice over the phone, or they may suggest you to bring your pet to their clinic or to another facility that can provide better treatment for your pet.
In addition protect
yourself while caring your pet when handling the pet's dishes, toys, or
bedding, as well as picking up poop, wear gloves. Remove gloves and place
garbage or litter box debris in a zipped bag before discarding in a receptacle
lined with trash bags. After cleaning up after your pet, always wash your hands
with soap and water.
To sum up, most
importantly Talk to your veterinarian if you have questions about your pet’s
health. Concerns about COVID-19 transmission between people and their pets were
raised during the pandemic's early stages. Despite the fact that
this form of transmission was found to be of low severity, research is still
needed to establish the process and effects of disease transmission when it
does occur.
For more guidance and consultancy feel free to reach out to me. I'd be happy to assist you.
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