SC dog confirmed with SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19, vet says

[SheltieLover]

https://www.wyff4.com/article/sc-dog-confirmed-with-sars-cov-2-virus-that-causes-covid-19-vet-says/33336306

The dog had to be euthanized due to his chronic condition

CLEMSON, S.C. —
A Charleston County dog has been confirmed positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans, according to Clemson University.

Dr. Boyd Parr, state veterinarian and director of Clemson Livestock Poultry Health (LPH), said a private veterinarian decided to test the dog – an 8- or 9-year-old shepherd mix – for SARS-CoV-2 after one of its owners was confirmed to have COVID-19.

Veterinary findings indicated the dog had a chronic health condition.

More at link.

I'd thought about dog park for early morning outings, but haven't for fear of covid.

[Mike 03]

1. *Sigh* I've been procrastinating taking my dog in for his annual veterinary visit, which is my

responsibility, and I feel guilty. But here is another reason to worry.

[SheltieLover]

4. I know

Took mine a month or so ago for an in-parking-lot rabies vaccine.

I wiped him down good before he got in car.

Other than prevention, if it's not broken, now isn't the time to fix it, imho.

[Tipperary]

2. My dogs and I go out for long hikes in the woods.

Never see another creature except for the occasional rabbit or deer.

[targetpractice]

3. This is why we can't have nice things. n/t

[SheltieLover]

5. Yup

[Blues Heron]

6. dog owners MUST leash their dogs where required

we have 90% non-compliance with leash laws around here - that must change with this new spreader threat.

[SheltieLover]

7. Omg! Yes!

But will they enforce it?

Many diseases are spread through urine & feces.

Get a fence?