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COVID - 19 Dogs & Humans
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The Sober Math Everyone Must Understand about the Pandemic
"... hospital beds are not the big problem. The lack of ventilators is the big problem. Most estimates peg the ventilators in the United States at roughly 100,000 to 150,000 units."
If we employ social distancing NOW 3/16/2020 and not
wait until 4/30/2020 instead of 10 Million cases in the United States we will have only 160,000 cases. CLICK for more
American Veterinary Medical Association
"COVID-19 might be able to be transmitted by touching a contaminated surface or object (i.e., a fomite) and then touching the mouth, nose, or possibly eyes, but this appears to be a secondary route. Smooth (non-porous) surfaces (e.g.,
countertops, door knobs) transmit viruses better than porous materials (e.g., paper money, pet fur), because porous, and
especially fibrous, materials absorb and trap the pathogen (virus), making it harder to contract through simple touch.
Because your pet’s hair is porous and also fibrous, it is very unlikely that you would contract COVID-19 by petting or playing with your pet. CLICK for more
If you are not ill with COVID-19, you can interact with your pet as you normally would, including walking, feeding, and playing. You should continue to practice good hygiene during those interactions (e.g., wash hands before and after interacting with your pet; ensure your pet is kept well-groomed; regularly clean your pet’s food and water bowls, bedding material, and toys).
Out of an abundance of caution, it is recommended that those ill with COVID-19 limit contact with animals until more information is known about the virus. Have another member of your household take care of walking, feeding, and playing with your pet. If you have a service animal or you must care for your pet, then wear a facemask; don’t share food, kiss, or hug them; and wash your hands before and after any contact with them. CLICK for more