Dogs, chickens, pigs and ducks are not likely to catch the virus, however, the researchers found. Except for a few reported infections in cats and dogs, there has not been strong evidence that pets can be carriers. Infected cats had virus in the mouth, nose and small intestine. “Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 in cats should be considered as an adjunct to elimination of COVID-19 in humans,” the authors wrote. In ferrets, the virus was found in the upper respiratory tract but did not cause severe disease.

Source: Standard Digital April 09, 2020 00:33 UTC