Possibility analysis of cats and other pets as carriers and spreader of SARS-CoV-2

ABSTRACT

With the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in China and even the world, people are paying Close attention 10 the source of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), Clinical symptoms of being infected, and treatment Options. Whether the new coronavirus Will be transmitted to pets has also lead to discussion and concern. Due to the short period of time, there is a lack of direct research on domestic pets of SARS-CoV-2, so there is no strong evidence that pets can act as intermediate hosts or communicators to spread SARS-CoV-2 in the natural environment. Meanwhile, SARS-CoV-2 share high similarity With SARS-CoV that broke out in 2003 in terms of binding to functional receptors. Therefore, based on the theoretical research of SARS-CoV on this issue, this report analyzes the possibility transmission in animals of SARS-CoV-2, and relevant suggestions and treatment measures are put forward for existing problems. At the same time, further research is needed to prove this possibility.