What to Know About the Coronavirus in Pets

What You Should Know About Coronavirus In Pets

Emily AnthesReporting from New York

Can I give the virus to my pets?

Yes sir. Humans can transmit the virus to their pets just as they can to other people: through tiny droplets in their respiratory tract. Most dogs and cats who contract the virus appear to get it from infected people in their homes.

Cats are more likely to become infected than dogs for reasons scientists do not fully understand. (Biology and behavior can both play a role.)