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Disaffected

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8. Yes, wipes might be a good idea.

Reply to Baitball Blogger (Reply #5)

Sat Mar 7, 2020, 01:08 PM

Mar 2020

Avoiding off-leash parks might also be advisable.

I would also like to know how long the virus would remain viable after being deposited (by petting) on a pet's fur.

All this is of concern to me as I am scheduled to visit a local hospital on Tuesday for a pet therapy session and I certainly don't wish for our pets to be a potential virus transmission vector. I think I will talk to the hospital volunteer coordinator to see if she has any info...

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Dog or cat petting and virus transmission? [View all] Disaffected Mar 2020 OP

I think, like with anything you touch during this, wash your hands as soon as you can. Dennis Donovan Mar 2020 #1

Agree defacto7 Mar 2020 #2

Yes, hand washing is important Disaffected Mar 2020 #7

..well one dog did test mildly positive.. samnsara Mar 2020 #3

Pleaste stay calm. The only case yet reported is a Hong Kong case wherein a infected human hlthe2b Mar 2020 #4

Here's the link for that story from 3/5/2020 Backseat Driver Mar 2020 #6

I have no doubt that my greatest exposure is through my pets, because my Baitball Blogger Mar 2020 #5

Yes, wipes might be a good idea. Disaffected Mar 2020 #8

Don't assume sanitizing wipes designed for humans are nontoxic for dogs. See below hlthe2b Mar 2020 #10

Thanks Disaffected Mar 2020 #12

Don't assume human products are safe for dogs or cats who will like them off! Many are NOT hlthe2b Mar 2020 #9

Good advice. Thank you. Baitball Blogger Mar 2020 #13

Of course washing hands after petting animals and between animals is the best. Doreen Mar 2020 #14

Like many other aspects of this disease, there is no science yet on that issue. KY_EnviroGuy Mar 2020 #11

Maybe this article will help a little... RealityChik Mar 2020 #15