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Should I worry about my cat getting COVID-19? Do vets test for it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | 12 lbs

Early next month I'll be taking McDougall to the vet. How do they test him for COVID 19?

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 22nd, 2020

The coronavirus that causes COVID 19 has does not appear to infect companion animals like cats, and there is no test available. See this link: https://www.avma.org/sites/default/files/2020-03/covid-19-faq-pet-owners.pdf

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