Today’s confirmation by the UK Government of the first confirmed case of Covid infected dog was made.
According to the company, it was discovered that the infection had been detected in the dog’s bloodstream after an examination at Weybridge Laboratory, Surrey. This test took place on November 3.
Dogs are believed to have been infected by the virus after being tested positive days prior. It is now recuperating at home.
While the dog received care for an unrelated problem, the infection was discovered.
Christine Middlemiss, Britain’s Chief Veterinarian Officer, stressed that Covid cases among animals are’very rare.
Although this case is rare in the UK it’s not uncommon for pets to become covid.
Although coronavirus was detected in the cat by the same Weybridge laboratory, it wasn’t confirmed.
Research from the Netherlands shows that this virus is easily passed between infected pets and their owners.
Officials confirmed that the virus was passed to the dog by its owner. The dog is currently recovering at home. (file photo)
Dr Middlemiss stated that tests by the Animal and Plant Health Agency confirmed the presence of the virus in Covid-19 in a UK pet dog.
“The infected animal was being treated for a different condition. He is currently in recovery.
“It’s very uncommon for dogs to become infected. They will often only display mild signs of illness and then recover within days.
“There are no evidence that suggests pets transmitting the virus directly to people,” says Dr. This situation will be closely monitored and we will provide updated guidance for pet owners if necessary.
One of the first pets to show signs and symptoms of Covid in Hong Kong was a Pomeranian 17 years old.
On arrival, officials quarantined it. After being declared “disease-free”, the animal was allowed to go home, but it died just a few days later.
Researchers from Marlow’s Ralph Veterinary Referral Centre (Buckinghamshire) also discovered two Covid-related infections in dogs and cats between January and February of this year.
After being swabbed, the animals were sent for an analysis to France.
During its illness, the dog was afflicted by lethargy and loss of appetite.
The virus caused a cat called sphynx to faint or pass out, but a shorthair domestic dog was reported as being lethargic.
Advice from the UK Health Security Agency — which replaced the now-defunct Public Health England — says animals can catch the disease.
The ASPCA recommends that owners wash their hands immediately after coming in contact with pets.
They added that there was no proof to suggest regular washing of pets can prevent the spread.
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