The scientific director of the Central Veterinary Research Laboratory in Zabeel, Dr. Abel Ulrich Wernberry, confirmed that it was scientifically proven to transmit the Corona virus to cats, and the possibility of spreading from one cat to another, but the possibility of transmission from cats to humans has not yet been proven, even if this is possible. And a study, warning against getting too close to pets, and stopping some inappropriate practices at the moment, such as kissing them.
In a discussion session organized by the Dubai Police Security Inspection Department "k9", Burnberry said about the risks of Covid-19 transmission to pets, that dogs have not yet been shown to be infected with the virus, even if they only monitored the effects of the virus in the dog's fur. To be because of his approaching an infected person.
Weberberry said that recent research has proven that different cat species are more susceptible to infection with the Corona virus, stressing the need to clean the surfaces and floors well, because it is very likely that the pet will pick up the virus with its feet while walking on those surfaces, then lick it with its tongue while cleaning itself, and then becomes infected with the virus It becomes a carrier of infection.
He added that a tiger infection was discovered in the Bronx Zoo in New York, and some famous mink animals were found to be infected with their fur, which indicates the possibility of infecting different types of animals, and this may lead to the development of other types of Covid-19 virus, which affects animals because It basically goes from animal to human, so be careful.
He continued: It is difficult until now to monitor the symptoms that indicate the infection of the animal with the virus in light of the world's concern with human symptoms, and it is too early to talk about tests for them at the present time, but there is no doubt that this will happen once the relative control of the spread of the virus.
He explained that the virus can continue in the animal for up to eight days, so any pets, especially cats, should be isolated if it is suspected of being infected with the virus, by monitoring any changes to it or a rise in its temperature, so as not to infect others.
He stressed that a vaccine that protects animals from the Corona virus will be developed, once a vaccine for humans has been reached, noting that a lot of information has not appeared regarding this virus, so care must be taken and take maximum safety precautions, as well as the need for countries to develop their health system, citing with flexibility The UAE health system, and its rapid response, whether by conducting a global examination rate, or by providing the necessary facilities for treatment and isolation.
40 sheds for isolating police dogs
The Director of Security Inspection Department «K9» in Dubai Police, Major Salah Al Mazrouei, said that Dubai Police worked to create 40 animal isolation boxes in the Security Inspection Department, for early dealing in the event of any infection of dogs with any kind of viruses, indicating that there is sterilization Continued in the security inspection department, and that all dog trainers have been examined within the framework of preventive and precautionary measures.
preventive measures
The seminar, in which veterinarians and specialists participated, focused on five important axes: how to detect infections in the Corona virus in animals, the mechanism for isolating animals suspected of being infected with the virus, how to confirm infections in the laboratory, preventive and precautionary measures that must be followed to protect animals and those working with them, and the necessary procedures Follow them if the owner of the animal is confirmed to be infected with the virus.
Recent research has shown that different cat species are more susceptible to infection with the Coronavirus.