Cats can catch COVID-19, but it is rare. They can become infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus (the virus that causes COVID-19) mostly after close contact with a person who has COVID-19. When cats do get infected, they often show mild symptoms or may not show symptoms at all and usually recover in a few days. There is evidence that infected people can pass the virus to cats, but currently, there is no strong evidence that cats spread the virus back to people. Good hygiene practices, such as washing hands before and after handling pets and avoiding close contact if the owner has COVID-19, are recommended to reduce the risk of transmission.

Cats commonly get infected with feline coronavirus (FCoV), but this is a different virus from the one that causes COVID-19. Feline coronavirus mostly affects the gut, is highly contagious among cats, and usually causes mild or no symptoms unless it mutates into a more serious disease. This is separate from the SARS-CoV-2 virus responsible for COVID-19 in humans and some animals.

Summary:

• Cats can catch COVID-19 from humans but it is rare.
• Infected cats typically have mild or no symptoms.
• No significant evidence exists for cat-to-human transmission.
• Maintain hygiene and limit contact if the owner is ill with COVID-19.
• Feline coronavirus in cats is a different virus from SARS-CoV-2.

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