Can Dogs Catch Covid19 ? Surprisingly, they can!

Yes …but it is extremely rare!

Thankfully!

As I write, (mid November), the World Health Association has just warned that vaccines alone will not wipe out this deadly Covid virus.

A spokeswoman cautioned that other measures, such as wearing masks indoors and avoiding crowds will be crucial.

That’s if we want to stand a chance of beating Covid and surviving this pandemic.

No-one is immune!

Like millions of people across the world recently, we caught Covid 19.

But it got me wondering…

“Can dogs catch Covid?”

Having Covid was awful but, both of us being double-jabbed, we suffered mild symptoms.

But I wouldn’t like to go through it again.

Thankfully, it was just the adults in the house who fell victim to this horrible virus.

Our two teenage sons managed to avoid it, even though they continued to share the house with us.

They’re doubled vaccinated and waiting to have their booster jabs.

In addition, Boo didn’t appear to suffer any ill effects.

But, if dogs can catch Covid, how do you know they have it ?

And, just as importantly, what should you do about it?

Animal charities and experts seem to agree that it is very unlikely that your beloved pooch will catch Covid and pass it to you.

British Veterinary Association: “There is limited evidence that some animals, including pets, can contract coronavirus. Cases in pet animals are very rare…”https://www.bva.co.uk/coronavirus/frequently-asked-questions
R.S.P.C.A: “There are no reported instances of transmission of coronavirus from pets to people and more research is needed in this area. However, it is theoretically possible that the virus could be passed from person to person via a surface such as a dog or cat’s hair/fur, collar or leash (just as it could via the contaminated hand or clothing of a person).” https://www.rspca.org.uk/coronavirus
P.D.S.A: “Yes, some animals can catch Covid-19 through close contact with infected humans, but fortunately, this is extremely rare. In addition, the virus doesn’t seem to affect animals as severely as humans, and the chances of them spreading it are very low. The main driver of Covid-19 spread is human-to-human contact.” https://www.pdsa.org.uk/pet-help-and-advice/pet-health-hub/conditions/coronavirus-and-covid-19-in-pets

We’re very happy that he doesn’t appear to have suffered any ill health of any kind, during the Covid pandemic.

Quite simply, he’s been the same old Boo throughout – our gorgeous, greedy, aging disgracefully, hairy, often smelly and fantastic Boo.