COVID Cats?

It is no surprise that veterinarians everywhere are being asked, "Can I get COVID-19 from my cat?" due to the number of articles that have been published about our household pets being exposed and showing symptoms. Dr. Yoshihiro Kawaoka from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine has done some interesting research on transmission from cat to cat.

"In a study published today (May 13, 2020) in the New England Journal of Medicine, scientists in the U.S. and Japan report that in the laboratory, cats can readily become infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and may be able to pass the virus to other cats.

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National Love Your Pet Day

Might be belated, but it is never too late to celebrate our wonderful pets! The Vet Gazette Editor Kirsten Andersson from the University of Illinois wanted to give her cat, Oliver (aka Pudge), some extra love in honor of National Love Your Pet Day. Hopefully, all of your furry friends got a few extra treats yesterday!

All Smiles!

Rebecca Storlie, University of Minnesota

Purrrfect Cats

Kaitlin Marley from Kansas State has some pretty cute furry cat friends!

Rux the Mob Boss

Jacob Marley

Mickey Mouse

Beautiful Pet Portraits

Check out these incredible pet portraits created by Alena Naimark from Tufts University!

  

Alena enjoys creating these as stress relief from school. If you want one of your very own, contact us here at The Vet Gazette, and we can get you in contact with Alena!