Information about COVID-19, Pets, and Other Animals
A number of animals worldwide have been infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, including pets like cats and dogs, farmed mink, and large cats, gorillas, and otters in zoos, sanctuaries, and aquariums. Reptiles and birds have not been affected by this virus. The risk of animals spreading the virus to people is low, but people with COVID-19 can spread the virus to animals during close contact. The information linked to below provides guidance for pet owners, public health professionals, animal health and wildlife officials, veterinarians, and others on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 between people and animals.
Confirmation of COVID-19 in a Canada Lynx at a Pennsylvania Zoo
Confirmation of COVID-19 in Hyenas at a Colorado Zoo
Confirmation of COVID-19 in a Coatimundi at an Illinois Zoo
Confirmation of COVID-19 in a Binturong and a Fishing Cat at an Illinois Zoo
Confirmation of COVID-19 in Ferret in Florida
Confirmation of COVID-19 in Deer in Ohio
Confirmation of COVID-19 in a Snow Leopard at a Kentucky Zoo
USDA Confirms SARS-CoV-2 in Mink in Utah
Confirmation of COVID-19 in Pet Dog in New York
Confirmation of COVID-19 in Two Pet Cats in New York
Confirmation of COVID-19 infection in a tiger in New York
Confirmation of COVID-19 in Gorillas at a California Zoo
Confirmation of COVID-19 in a Cougar at a Wild Animal Exhibitor in Texas
Confirmation of COVID-19 in Otters at an Aquarium in Georgia
