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PENNSYLVANIA CAT DIAGNOSED WITH COVID-19.

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‎10-20-2020 09:31 PM - edited ‎10-20-2020 09:32 PM

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania has confirmed its first coronavirus-positive cat, state Department of Agriculture officials announced Tuesday.

The 16-year old Cumberland County cat lived in a household with multiple individuals who had previously been diagnosed with COVID-19. The feline in early October began suffering mild respiratory illness.

https://patch.com/pennsylvania/harrisburg/s/ha8az/pennsylvania-cat-dies-of-covid-19-officials-warn-p...

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Re: PENNSYLVANIA CAT DIAGNOSED WITH COVID-19.

‎10-20-2020 09:43 PM

So far, cats, dogs, and mink(s) aren't safe from the virus.

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TRe: PENNSYLVANIA CAT DIAGNOSED WITH COVID-19.

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‎10-20-2020 11:03 PM - edited ‎10-20-2020 11:04 PM

The poor baby had to be euthanized because of respiratory distress.

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Re: TRe: PENNSYLVANIA CAT DIAGNOSED WITH COVID-19.

‎10-21-2020 01:39 AM

@FlyersGirl wrote:
The poor baby had to be euthanized because of respiratory distress.

Oh no, that's terrible!

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Re: PENNSYLVANIA CAT DIAGNOSED WITH COVID-19.

‎10-21-2020 05:43 AM

How sad 🙏🏻

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Re: PENNSYLVANIA CAT DIAGNOSED WITH COVID-19.

‎10-21-2020 06:37 AM

Poor Little old Kitty. Just One more reason to protect yourself to the best of your ability. YOU Can Pass it On to your PET.

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Re: PENNSYLVANIA CAT DIAGNOSED WITH COVID-19.

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‎10-21-2020 12:14 PM - edited ‎10-21-2020 12:15 PM

Oh, my! We live very near this. Thanks for the heads-up. Our cat has some chronic health issues, so of course we're careful ourselves but also on her behalf.