Do NOT send your pet through the X-ray at airport security! Follow Transportation Security Administration (TSA) guidelines: 1. Take your pet out of the travel carrier just before screening. 2. Send the empty carrier through the X-ray unit on the conveyer belt. 3. Carry your pet or lead them through…
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Should My Pet Get Test for Coronavirus?
Pets can be tested, but because of the minimal risk, USDA, CDC, AVMA, and others are not recommending pets be tested for COVID-19 at this time. As of March 15, the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at the College of Veterinary Medicine has the capability to test for the new COVID-19 in…
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How to protect my pet from Covid?
I have covid-19, how do I protect my pet from getting it from me? The American Veterinary Medical Association and the CDC recommend that anyone sick with COVID-19 should maintain separation from household pets and other animals while you are sick with COVID-19, just like you would with people. Although there have been minimal…
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Can dogs & cats get covid-19?
Can my pet get the COVID-19 virus? The Coronavirus (COVID-19) mostly spreads from person to person, however it can also spread between people and animals. COVID-19 is a type of coronavirus. Some cause cold-like illnesses in people, and others cause illness in animals, such as bats. While the specific source of…
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Disaster Preparations for Pets
Between earthquakes, fires, hurricanes and now coronavirus (covid-19) with no signs of slowing down, its time to start thinking about being prepared for such events when it comes to your pet and their health and safety. Creating a plan before an emergency happens will help keep you and your pets…