Risk of COVID-19 in pets very low, research shows

A review of available research from around the world shows that while pets may contract COVID-19 there is very little risk of them passing it on to their people. Dogs, cats, hamsters and ferrets all appear able to contract the virus, but evidence suggests they are not good spreaders - and symptoms remain mild. “We have absolutely no cases of this being given to people from their pets,” said Dr Rebecca Archer, a veterinary researcher with University of Calgary. “That’s the