The agency has updated its population estimates for two major animal species based on data from the American Veterinary Medical Association and the US Department of Agriculture.
A recent study by Banfield Pet Hospital shows pet owners are more attuned to their pets’ health and may become more involved in their overall wellness even after quarantine ends.
Though there is still no evidence that companion animals are spreading COVID-19, the company said there have been rare cases in which pets became infected after being exposed to the virus by a human.
Along with other leading global human and animal health organizations, these companies are assuring the public that no cases of SARS-CoV-2 have yet been detected in cats or dogs.
A joint statement from the World Organization for Animal Health and the World Veterinary Association highlight the necessity for veterinary offices around the world to stay open as COVID-19 develops.