Dog tests positive for COVID-19 in Louisiana, first case - WDSU New Orleans

According to the United State Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS), there is currently no evidence that pets play a significant role in spreading the virus.

Strain added, “It appears that people with COVID-19 can spread the virus to animals during close contact.

It is important for people with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 to avoid contact with pets and other animals to protect them from possible infection.