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1. Can
humans become infected with the
novel coronavirus from animals?
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Detailed investigations found that
SARS-CoV was transmitted from civet
cats to humans in China in 2002 and
MERS-CoV from dromedary camels to
humans in Saudi Arabia in 2012.
Several known coronaviruses are
circulating in animals that have not
yet infected humans. As
surveillance improves around the
world, more coronaviruses are likely
to be identified.
The animal source of the novel
Coronavirus has not yet been
identified. It is likely that the
first reported human infections in
China were originated by an animal
source.
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2. Can I
get infected from my pet?
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There is no evidence that pets play
a role in the spread of SARS-CoV-2,
as it has been proved that
interhuman infection is the main
route of transmission.
However, since veterinary
surveillance and experimental
studies suggest that pets are
occasionally susceptible to
SARS-CoV-2, it is important to
protect pets living with patients
with COVID-19 by limiting their
exposure. It is recommended to wash
hands frequently with soap and water
or using alcoholic solutions before
and after contact with pet, their
litter or food bowl.
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3. Are any
animals or animal products imported
from China?
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Due to the presence of some
contagious animal diseases in China,
only a few live animals and
unprocessed animal products from
China are authorised for import into
the European Union.
There is no evidence that any of the
animals or animal products
authorised for entry into the
European Union pose a risk to the
health of EU citizens as a result of
the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in China.
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4. Is it
possible to import food products
from China?
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As with the imports of animals and
animal products, due to the animal
health situation in China, only a
few products of animal origin are
authorised for import into the EU
from China, on the condition that
they meet strict health requirements
and have been subjected to controls.
For the same reasons, travellers
entering the EU customs territory
are not allowed to carry any meat,
meat products, milk or dairy
products in their luggage.
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5. What
should I do when I return from a
walk with my dog
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When returning from walks, to
protect our pet friend, it is
advisable to take care of their
hygiene, taking special care to wipe
their paws, avoiding aggressive and
alcohol - based products that could
cause any irritations or itching,
and preferring to use products
without added fragrance (e.g. water
and mild soap).
As far as their fur coat is
concerned, it is advisable to br ush
them and then wipe them with a damp
cloth.
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6. If my
pet is sick, where do I ask for
assistance?
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Veterinary assistance is one of the
essential services provided for in
the recent legislation. Please
contact your vet, who will tell you
what steps you need to take to take
your pet to a clinic.
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7. Do I
need to change my pet’s diet?
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It is recommended not to change your
pet’s the diet. However, you could
slightly decrease its daily intake,
considering that during this period
outdoor activity is reduced.
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