COVID-19 in a Dog: Update

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   by Scott Weese on March 2, 2020

A report to the OIE has indicated that the dog that initially was a ‘weak positive’ Feb 26 was again positive Feb 28. That’s more suggestive of it being truly infected, vs a positive from transient contamination from the infected owner.

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The dog was placed under quarantine on 26 February 2020 after its owner was hospitalised due to COVID-19 infection. Following veterinary examination nasal, oral, rectal swabs as well as faeces were taken after the dog’s admission to the quarantine facility. Nasal and oral samples tested positive for SARS-CoV-2. The dog has not exhibited any specific clinical signs. Additional samples taken on 28 February also tested positive. Investigations are continuing to determine the duration of virus detection.  Risk management measures are in place for this case, including cleansing and disinfection of the premises, and proper personal hygiene and protection. Mammalian pets from households with confirmed human cases of COVID-19 will be be placed under quarantine and veterinary surveillance for 14 days. Samples will be collected for testing of SARS-CoV-2 as appropriate.

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Tabitha111 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Adviser Group Joined: January 11 2020 Location: Virginia Status: Offline Points: 11640	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tabitha111 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: COVID-19 in a Dog: Update Posted: March 03 2020 at 7:16am
	by Scott Weese on March 2, 2020 A report to the OIE has indicated that the dog that initially was a ‘weak positive’ Feb 26 was again positive Feb 28. That’s more suggestive of it being truly infected, vs a positive from transient contamination from the infected owner. The summary is below: The dog was placed under quarantine on 26 February 2020 after its owner was hospitalised due to COVID-19 infection. Following veterinary examination nasal, oral, rectal swabs as well as faeces were taken after the dog’s admission to the quarantine facility. Nasal and oral samples tested positive for SARS-CoV-2. The dog has not exhibited any specific clinical signs. Additional samples taken on 28 February also tested positive. Investigations are continuing to determine the duration of virus detection. Risk management measures are in place for this case, including cleansing and disinfection of the premises, and proper personal hygiene and protection. Mammalian pets from households with confirmed human cases of COVID-19 will be be placed under quarantine and veterinary surveillance for 14 days. Samples will be collected for testing of SARS-CoV-2 as appropriate.
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socalmom Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List V.I.P. Member Joined: January 29 2020 Location: S. California Status: Offline Points: 900	Post Options Post Reply Quote socalmom Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March 03 2020 at 12:50pm
	I hope that this comes back that dogs can't carry it. This makes me very concerned. Here in California dogs are considered personal property and California State Quarantine and Isolation Statutes states: If disinfection of goods or property would be unsafe, officers may destroy items, with proper compensation to owner. You can check your state here - https://www.ncsl.org/research/health/state-quarantine-and-isolation-statutes.aspx What if the dog is a lifetime shedder? (Cats are lifetime shedders of feline corona virus) Will they destroy our dogs?