Pets likely dead end hosts for COVID 19
As you have probably heard a pet dog and two pet cats have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 infections, but fears that pets can transmit the virus to people are unfounded because the animals are likely to be dead-end hosts, says veterinarian Jane Sykes, chief veterinary medical officer at UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. People who are immunocompromised should be cautious around pets anyway, but healthy people who have a low risk of exposure to the novel coronavirus should "enjoy the human-animal bond as usual," while taking everyday precautions like washing hands frequently and avoiding face contact, Dr. Sykes says.Due to this the CDC is giving pet owners the following guidelines:

• Do not let pets interact with people or other animals outside the household.
• Keep cats indoors when possible to prevent them from interacting with other animals or people.
• Walk dogs on a leash, maintaining at least 6 feet (2 meters) from other people and animals.
• Avoid dog parks or public places where a large number of people and dogs gather.