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Can you be with pets if you have COVID-19?
If you are sick with COVID-19 (either suspected or confirmed by a test), you should avoid contact with your pets and other animals, just like you would with people.
Public health officials are still learning about SARS-CoV-2, but there is no evidence that pets play a role in spreading the virus in the United States. Therefore, there is no justification in taking measures against companion animals that may compromise their welfare.
What animals can contract COVID-19?
• Recent experimental research shows that many mammals, including cats, dogs, bank voles, ferrets, fruit bats, hamsters, mink, pigs, rabbits, racoon dogs, tree shrews, and white-tailed deer can be infected with the virus.
What should I do if my pet gets sick and it might be COVID-19?
See full answerMost pets that have gotten sick from the virus that causes COVID-19 were infected after close contact with a person with COVID-19. Talk to your veterinarian about any health concerns you have about your pets.If your pet gets sick after contact with a person with COVID-19, call your veterinarian and let them know the pet was around a person with COVID-19. If you are sick with COVID-19, do not take your pet to the veterinary clinic yourself. Some veterinarians may offer telemedicine consultations or other plans for seeing sick pets. Your veterinarian can evaluate your pet and determine the next steps for your pet’s treatment and care. Routine testing of animals for COVID-19 is not recommended at this time.
Does Petco help find homes for pets?
Yes, in many Petco Pet Care Centers across the country you can meet adoptable pets everyday in one of our adoption habitats, or at weekend adoption events in partnership with Petco Love, and animal welfare organizations across the country. Together, we help find homes for thousands of pets every week.
What kind of pets can you buy at Petco?
Roborovski Hamster In-Store Only Mouse In-Store Only Syrian Hamster In-Store Only Dwarf Hamster In-Store Only Hairless Guinea Pig In-Store Only Gerbil In-Store Only Small Pets for Sale from Petco Browse our small animals and discover the joy of bringing home one of the many pets for sale at your local Petco store.
Can you adopt a dog from Petco?
Yes, Petco, in partnership with Petco Love and local animal welfare organizations, hosts adoption events. Contact your neighborhood Petco Pet Care Center for details or view upcoming events online. How much does it cost to adopt a dog or cat at Petco?
Does Petco still have in-store dog grooming?
Like its major competitor, PetSmart, Petco is still operating dozens of its in-store pet salons even as some groomers question what’s so essential about grooming dogs. “We’re not a pharmacy,” said a Petco groomer in Washington state. “You can brush your dog. You can cut your dog’s toenails at home.”