COVID-19 can affect pets as well

Social distancing applies to pets as well as humans in households with positive cases of COVID-19. Confirmed cases of pets infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, are being reported across the U.S.

Pets may be a comfort when we are sick, but experts recommend staying away from them if testing positive for COVID-19.

“We do need to talk about our pets,” said Susan Culp, DVM, Texas A&…