CDC recommends social distancing for pets after some test positive for coronavirus

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending people follow the same social distancing guidelines with their pets as they would human family members after a small number of animals, including dogs and cats, were reportedly infected with the virus that causes COVID-19.

CDC guidelines recommend people restrict their pets from interacting with other animals when outside their house and urge people to keep cats indoors when possible and to walk dogs on a leash while maintaining at least six feet from other people and animals.

The CDC also calls for people to avoid dog parks or public places where a large number of people and dogs gather.


https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/494973-cdc-recommends-social-distancing-for-pets