Now even dogs have to roll over for the coronavirus.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is telling pet owners that their furry family members need to follow the same social-distancing rules as everyone else during the COVID-19 pandemic — including keeping away from their other four-legged friends.
“Treat pets as you would other human family members — do not let pets interact with people or animals outside the household,” the agency said in an advisory. “If a person inside the household becomes sick, isolate that person from everyone else, including pets.”
The organization is also advising pet owners to avoid dog parks or public places where a large number of people and dogs gather.
The advice comes after reports of animals becoming infected after having contact with a person with the virus.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is telling pet owners that their furry family members need to follow the same social-distancing rules as everyone else during the COVID-19 pandemic — including keeping away from their other four-legged friends.
“Treat pets as you would other human family members — do not let pets interact with people or animals outside the household,” the agency said in an advisory. “If a person inside the household becomes sick, isolate that person from everyone else, including pets.”
The organization is also advising pet owners to avoid dog parks or public places where a large number of people and dogs gather.
The advice comes after reports of animals becoming infected after having contact with a person with the virus.
