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In reply to the discussion: Tiger at Bronx Zoo in New York City tests positive for coronavirus [View all]MosheFeingold
(3,051 posts)111. I'm sure you can find a way
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Tiger at Bronx Zoo in New York City tests positive for coronavirus [View all]
Mrs. Overall
Apr 2020
OP
'Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are common in people and many different species
elleng
Apr 2020
#28
I would think it's important to know if animals can be infected by this virus or not.
LisaL
Apr 2020
#20
It might be because we need to develop of better understanding of which other species besides
totodeinhere
Apr 2020
#58
There's no evidence so far that the tigers could re-infect people.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Apr 2020
#19
I remember a dog that tested a weak positive some weeks ago. That was finally dismissed
defacto7
Apr 2020
#6
No, that dog definitely tested positive after multiple tests. Other dogs have also tested positive.
SunSeeker
Apr 2020
#16
He was a Pomeranian, who are already sensitive. He must have been so scared in quarantine.
SunSeeker
Apr 2020
#65
It's well known that dogs can be infected with corona viruses. Not sure about cats
Texin
Apr 2020
#7
According to a recent article in Scientific American--yes, domestic cats can get coronavirus
Mrs. Overall
Apr 2020
#13
No. The article was clear that there's no evidence you can get it from a pet.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Apr 2020
#56