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What to Know About the Coronavirus in Pets
Emily Anthes��Reporting from New York
Can I give the virus to my pets?
Yes. Humans can transmit the virus to their pets the same way they transmit it to other people: through tiny, respiratory droplets. Most dogs and cats that catch the virus appear to get it from infected humans in their household.
Cats are more likely to become infected than dogs, for reasons that scientists do not completely understand. (Biology and behavior may both play a role.)