Q&A - What is the Coronavirus impact on pet health?

Q&A - What is the Coronavirus impact on pet health?

April 28, 2020

These uncertain times have brought up a number of questions from pet owners. Can COVID-19 really infect animals? Should I take my pet to get tested? These are all questions this article from VCA Animal Hospitals tries to answer.

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