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(Photo courtesy NORTH IDAHO ANIMAL HOSPITAL) Dr. Dawn Mehra, a veterinarian at North Animal Hospital, said for owners worried about whether their pets at risk, the short answer is probably not. However, scientific information about the pandemic’s origin and the nature of this disease is changing daily and local veterinary clinics say it's best to careful because the situation is constantly changing as more research is being done.

(Photo courtesy NORTH IDAHO ANIMAL HOSPITAL) Dr. Dawn Mehra, a veterinarian at North Animal Hospital, said for owners worried about whether their pets at risk, the short answer is probably not. However, scientific information about the pandemic’s origin and the nature of this disease is changing daily and local veterinary clinics say it's best to careful because the situation is constantly changing as more research is being done.

April 15, 2020

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Local vets: Pets probably not at risk for COVID-19
April 15, 2020 1 a.m.

Local vets: Pets probably not at risk for COVID-19

Confirmation of COVID-19 cases in non-human patients such as tigers, lions, dogs and cats has naturally begged the question from pet owners all over the world – Is my pet at risk? The short answer is probably not. However, scientific information about the pandemic’s origin and the nature of this disease is changing daily.