Your pets and the COVID-19 pandemic : your questions answered - updated

Abstract

The COVID-19 disease was caused by the SARS-CoV-2 novel coronavirus and it was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on 11 March 2020. It has now spread to all continents. Amidst widespread uncertainty it has also become clear that there are certain misconceptions and misperceptions with regard to the pandemic and companion animals, more specifically pet dogs and cats. Here is the answers to possible questions you may have.