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Erin Prater

Can dogs get COVID? Yes, and they're not the only pets that can ....

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If you’re wondering if you should be steering clear of your dog when you’re sick with COVID, the answer is yes.

Just as COVID-19 can spread from person to person, it can also spread from people to animals, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Animals can spread the virus to people as well, in a process known as zoonotic transmission—though this likely occurs only rarely.

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