Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Your Pets: What You Need to Know. A Conversation with Dr. Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM, DACVPM
Novel Coronavirus. COVID -19. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 ( SARS-CoV-2) It’s currently dominating the deadlines and there is widespread concern around the world. Unfortunately, there is some degree of panic in some areas and sadly, the number of cases is climbing with over 145,000 cases confirmed including over 5,400 deaths. This situation is developing rapidly and updates are being provided at breakneck speed so those numbers are expected to change.
The outpouring of love and concern for all family members - including those of a different species -- has been heartening to see. There have been a flood of questions related to whether pet parents should be concerned about their loved ones at home regarding COVID-19. Those who have working animals, service animals, and farm animals, among other animal lovers are also anxious.
Tune in to my conversation with Dr. Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM, DACVPM. Dr. Chatfield specializes in infectious disease and together we aim to elucidate what pet parents need to know about this virus and discuss what science is still working hard to uncover.
We are all one in the fight against infectious disease.
BIO:
Dr. Jenifer Chatfield is the most interesting veterinarian we have ever met and that’s the reason she’s one of the most popular speakers at veterinary conferences. She has worked as a zoo veterinarian and as an emergency clinician, owned two practices, worked in research and completed fieldwork in Madagascar and South America. Plus, she’s an instructor for FEMA agroterrorism courses an a staff veterinarian for a conservation center. Did I mention she was boarded as a zoo vet and some of her research was on gorillas and that she worked on Capital Hill? See what we mean? She is the coolest and we are so proud she’s part of the Vet Candy Team!