Can Ticks or Mosquitos Spread the Virus That Causes COVID-19?
At this time, the CDC has no data to suggest that this new coronavirus or other similar coronaviruses are spread by mosquitoes or ticks. The main way that COVID-19 spreads is from person to person. See How Coronavirus Spreads for more information.
Dog Tested Positive for COVID-19 Has Died. This DOES NOT Mean the Virus Can Infect & Kill Your Pets.
Should I Take My Pet to the Vet During This Pandemic?
COVID-19 and Your Pet – Penn Vet Tips
Get facts and tips to keep regarding COVID-19 and your pets. These tips were developed by our microbiology experts: Doctors Shelley Rankin, Professor of Microbiology and Stephen Cole, Assistant Professor of Clinical Microbiology.
Can My Pet Get Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
The new Coronavirus (COVID-19) that has been rapidly traveling the globe has been reported in Pennsylvania as infecting a few people. There has also been a report out of Hong Kong that a dog, that was owned by an infected person, tested a weak positive for the virus. This has raised concern among the pet-owning […]
Can My Pet Get Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
The new Coronavirus (COVID-19) that has been rapidly traveling the globe has been reported in Pennsylvania as infecting a few people. There has also been a report out of Hong Kong that a dog, that was owned by an infected person, tested a weak positive for the virus. This has raised concern among the pet-owning […]
Shelters and Rescues
This pandemic has the potential to negatively impact shelters and rescues due to temporary loss of staff and volunteers, limited resources and space, and more pets being surrendered. The Humane Society of the United States provides protocol and guidance for animal shelters to navigate the COVID-19 situation. This website is updated by animal sheltering experts […]
Pennsylvania Animal Response Team (PART)
The Pennsylvania Animal Response Team (PART) is working with the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) to prepare for the needs of pets should COVID-19 affect shelters or render pets in need. We encourage businesses and agricultural installations that have animals to create a plan for their care should employees become sick or access to supplies […]
Crisis Planning
Pets are an important part of our families, and Pennsylvania law requires us to have a plan in place to care for them. This situation is evolving quickly so pet resources may or may not be available and pet related businesses, organizations, etc. will have to evaluate whether or not to restrict opening to the […]
