Cat Gets Coronavirus Uk. A study published in the journal science now says that out of cats, dogs, ferrets, pigs, chickens and ducks, the virus can infect ferrets and cats — and an infected cat can spread it to an uninfected cat living in the cage next to it. Your cat, for a short amount of time, could pass virus particles to any human who subsequently pets them.” in this scenario, your cat was a passive carrier for coronavirus infection, he says.
A pet cat has tested positive in the uk for the strain of coronavirus that is causing the current pandemic. A cat in belgium has tested positive for the coronavirus after catching the potentially deadly bug from an infected owner, officials said friday. Get answers to your pet and coronavirus questions.
A cat in belgium also was found to have the virus.
Pa chief veterinary officer christine middlemiss said: It is important to note that feline coronavirus (fcov) is not associated with the current coronavirus pandemic. A pet cat has become the first animal to test positive for coronavirus in the uk. A relieved cat owner has described the moment her tabby was rescued after becoming stuck in a tight spot in her home.
