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Coronavirus is a term used to describe an infection caused by different strains of this virus but different animal species are affected by different types of coronaviruses. Knowing what type of coronavirus a cat can get and what you can do to keep your cat safe is important.
Feline coronavirus is not the same type of coronavirus that causes respiratory issues in humans. These are different strains of the virus and a lot is still unknown about how cats may or may not be affected by the human respiratory coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2, formerly called 2019-nCoV that causes COVID-19). Over 3,500 pets, including dogs, cats, and horses from all 50 states in the US and South Korea were tested by IDEXX, a major veterinary laboratory, for COVID-19 and all tests were negative but other tests and studies with limited samples showed that cats may be at risk for contracting COVID-19. Cats may be susceptible to contracting COVID-19 from pet owners but the small number that have tested positive have been asymptomatic or showed mild symptoms. There is also no evidence that cats can spread the disease to people, only to other cats, and it is very rare for a cat to test positive in general. There is still much to be learned about this virus and how it may affect cats and other pets so the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) does recommend that if you are infected with COVID-19 to avoid or limit contact with your pets until more information is known about this virus.
What Is Coronavirus in Cats?
Feline coronavirus (FCoV) is a viral disease that causes diarrhea in cats but can also lead to a more serious disease called feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). Because of the risk for developing FIP, feline coronavirus is a concerning virus.
Signs of Coronavirus in Cats
Diarrhea
Bloated abdomen
Difficulty breathing
Lethargy
Weight loss
Lack of appetite
Yellowing of skin and/or eyes
Increased thirst
Increased urination
Vomiting
Occasionally feline coronavirus can cause severe diarrhea in a cat but it is most often a very mild form if it isn't the strain associated with FIP.
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