A German shepherd is first dog in the U.S. to test positive for the coronavirus
Three cats have previously tested positive in the U.S., but experts say the risk to pets remains low.
A German shepherd in New York has tested positive for the coronavirus that causes COVID-19—the first confirmed case of a dog contracting the virus in the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on June 2.
The dog is believed to have been infected by its owner, who also tested positive for the virus, and is expected to make a full recovery. There is no evidence to date that pets can spread the virus to people.
“This case further highlights the importance of pet owners with COVID-19 avoiding contact with pets and other animals during their illness to prevent spreading the virus to them,” says Kate Grusich, a spokesperson for the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
The dog had been showing
