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Title: Coronavirus and our Pets
Post by: Mizzkizz7 on March 17, 2020, 01:23:28 am
:cat: :cat:We have to make sure we take care of our fur babies too during this time. Cat food, Litter- Dog Food, Things needed for their care.  :dog: :heart: :heart: :heart:
Title: Re: Coronavirus and our Pets
Post by: BATISTAGIRL663 on March 18, 2020, 03:14:20 pm
i heard on a chewy.com ad that our pets are pretty safe from this but i am still not taking my dogs out around other animals while this is going on
Title: Re: Coronavirus and our Pets
Post by: gtdoss on March 18, 2020, 03:50:03 pm
Thankfully, we've always kept pretty well stocked with food, litter, treats and such for our cat, Tinker (see avatar, he was a kitten then). Really haven't had too much trouble finding his wet food, treats, and litter at the grocery store. We get his Science Diet dry food in bulk from Amazon, so no worries there. And since he's an indoor cat, I don't have to worry about him being around other cats (just in case).  :peace: :heart:
Title: Re: Coronavirus and our Pets
Post by: judylucas on March 18, 2020, 05:01:55 pm
I have no pets so that's not a worry for me but if I did I'd be concerned about getting their food
Title: Re: Coronavirus and our Pets
Post by: autumnsparklemom on March 18, 2020, 05:28:27 pm
I totally agree. Have plenty of dog food for our 2 babies.
Title: Re: Coronavirus and our Pets
Post by: Mizzkizz7 on March 18, 2020, 08:08:10 pm
Thankfully, we've always kept pretty well stocked with food, litter, treats and such for our cat, Tinker (see avatar, he was a kitten then). Really haven't had too much trouble finding his wet food, treats, and litter at the grocery store. We get his Science Diet dry food in bulk from Amazon, so no worries there. And since he's an indoor cat, I don't have to worry about him being around other cats (just in case).  :peace: :heart:

That's a good thing! Haven't tried the Science Diet dry food. does Tinker like it? I may purchase for my cat Felix.
Title: Re: Coronavirus and our Pets
Post by: 1imaginarygirl on March 19, 2020, 09:19:40 am
The shelves at the pet stores by me are just as empty as the grocery store shelves. My dog is good on food, but I'm going to have to look for cat food soon since I was only able to buy a 2-pound bag last time.
Title: Re: Coronavirus and our Pets
Post by: bshee58 on March 19, 2020, 09:29:28 am
That is something that I don't have.
Title: Re: Coronavirus and our Pets
Post by: elvisdo on March 19, 2020, 11:06:37 am
I'll have to stock up a little bit more than usual.
Title: Re: Coronavirus and our Pets
Post by: potluck6 on March 19, 2020, 12:13:56 pm
cat food is one thing nstores seem to have plenty of so far.my cats only like Friskies and purina
Title: Re: Coronavirus and our Pets
Post by: Kimdud22 on March 20, 2020, 09:23:49 pm
Absolutely! Bought my cat some kitty treats as they will soon be a non essential item!
Title: Re: Coronavirus and our Pets
Post by: dreamyxo on March 21, 2020, 08:44:51 am
Read yesterday that two dogs in Hong Kong tested positive.
Title: Re: Coronavirus and our Pets
Post by: dsosnowski06 on March 21, 2020, 12:20:02 pm
Our vet informed us that they can be infected and they have been sending us weekly email and updating Facebook daily.  We had to pick up medicine and prescription food this week and was not allowed to enter the building.  We called it like always but had to give them payment information over the phone, call them when we were in the parking lot and a tech in PPE brought out the medicine.  The cancelled all appointment unless it is emergency. 
Title: Re: Coronavirus and our Pets
Post by: nmbrown863 on March 21, 2020, 03:21:32 pm
Yes I know. My dog is on a prescription dog food that I have to get from her vet. I made a trip up there last week to get her an extra bag just in case we go on lock down or in case they run out.
Title: Re: Coronavirus and our Pets
Post by: mardukblood2009 on March 22, 2020, 01:16:01 pm
It sure is very important to take care of our pets and keep their interests as relevant as ours.
Title: Re: Coronavirus and our Pets
Post by: 1imaginarygirl on March 22, 2020, 04:09:57 pm
I have a vet appointment tomorrow for both my dog and cat. They told me to call when I get there and stay in the car. They're going to give my dog her vaccine right in the car and take my cat in for an exam and vaccines. Pay over the phone. It's almost like drive thru vet service.  :)
Title: Re: Coronavirus and our Pets
Post by: sdenimandlace1 on March 23, 2020, 03:50:25 am
We acquired a orange cat the other day,  He seems wild, we put water out for him. their are plenty of mice around.  When we make it to town will get a cat food.   My nephew did say a car stopped just down from my house the other day. and then he showed up.
Title: Re: Coronavirus and our Pets
Post by: countrygirl12 on March 23, 2020, 06:22:50 am
I have a vet appointment tomorrow for both my dog and cat. They told me to call when I get there and stay in the car. They're going to give my dog her vaccine right in the car and take my cat in for an exam and vaccines. Pay over the phone. It's almost like drive thru vet service.  :)

I had to go pick up prescription food last week.  I dreaded going in.  I had an appointment but cancelled it because I did not feel I really needed to keep it.  And a lot had to do with trying to stay away from people.
Title: Re: Coronavirus and our Pets
Post by: 1imaginarygirl on March 23, 2020, 06:52:14 am
I have a vet appointment tomorrow for both my dog and cat. They told me to call when I get there and stay in the car. They're going to give my dog her vaccine right in the car and take my cat in for an exam and vaccines. Pay over the phone. It's almost like drive thru vet service.  :)

I had to go pick up prescription food last week.  I dreaded going in.  I had an appointment but cancelled it because I did not feel I really needed to keep it.  And a lot had to do with trying to stay away from people.

Your vet is still allowing people to come in? Most of the vet offices near me are doing the curbside thing. They don't want any clients inside, so they are taking payments over the phone and techs bring your prescriptions out to your car.
Title: Re: Coronavirus and our Pets
Post by: bretay on March 23, 2020, 07:46:14 am
i have 3 cats and i sure hope they cant get it...i do keep them plenty of food..and they ao out but are usually around the house or a neighbors yard...
Title: Re: Coronavirus and our Pets
Post by: pectacon on March 23, 2020, 10:56:44 am
I haven't heard anything about cats but I was very disappointed to learn that there have been a couple of cases of dogs getting the virus.
Title: Re: Coronavirus and our Pets
Post by: 1imaginarygirl on March 23, 2020, 12:06:11 pm
I haven't heard anything about cats but I was very disappointed to learn that there have been a couple of cases of dogs getting the virus.

There is NO evidence yet that pets can be infected with Covid19. Idexx Labs, a veterinary diagnostics company, has already tested thousands of dogs and cats, and they have seen NO positive results.

Regarding the two dogs they say tested positive, it's likely that their infected owners shed the virus onto their dogs, for example by hugging, kissing or coughing on them. From my understanding, just because they found the virus in or on the dog does not mean the dog is actually infected with it. The virus would have to invade the dog's cells. Otherwise, the virus is just sitting on the "surface" of the dog, like it would on a countertop or doorknob. That being said, it's possible that if an infected person pets your dog, then you give your dog a big smooch, you could potentially get infected.
Title: Re: Coronavirus and our Pets
Post by: beatsdrop on April 01, 2020, 06:43:37 am
We have plenty of cat food and kitty litter, thankfully.
Title: Re: Coronavirus and our Pets
Post by: lingtenlouifrar on May 18, 2020, 07:19:28 am
You're right. We don't know what might happen to our pets during the night so we should think about them and of course love them. I remember when I started to fall asleep and heard yelping from the downstairs. I was a little scared and decided to check the sound from below. Turns out it was my dog that was so suppressed that I started to call for the pet ambulance. When we arrived at the vet, the vet has checked him and said that he feels some injuries inside and prescripted an analgesic drug that probably would help. Later my doggy has taken this product but later he felt some more inner pain. After all that, I talked with my friend that is a dog lover. He said that this product is not useful and actually might cause internal damage. So he said that it's better to use glucosamine for dog arthritis (https://www.ruffhero.com/glucosamine-for-dogs) since it is a product that helps with older ages of our lovely dogs. We still use it and my dog is finally play with me.
Title: Re: Coronavirus and our Pets
Post by: Nancy5 on May 18, 2020, 07:32:51 am
I have a dog (toy poodle) who has a thyroid condition.  I took her to the vet last week for a blood test to see if we have to alter or change her dosage.  When I got there, I called the office and a tech came out and got her.  The vet did the test and also an exam and the tech brought her back to me.  I sat in the car and a few minutes the vet called and told me everything was good and to keep Maggy on the same dose.
Title: Re: Coronavirus and our Pets
Post by: countrygirl12 on May 18, 2020, 07:35:21 am
I have a dog (toy poodle) who has a thyroid condition.  I took her to the vet last week for a blood test to see if we have to alter or change her dosage.  When I got there, I called the office and a tech came out and got her.  The vet did the test and also an exam and the tech brought her back to me.  I sat in the car and a few minutes the vet called and told me everything was good and to keep Maggy on the same dose.

Our vet has been doing things that way for a while.  My cat has some issues but luckily we got things straightened out before they closed the lobby. I would not like that because he gets so scared anyway and I am sure would be worse if he was taken in without me being there.  I would rather they have you wait in your car until they are ready for you to go back and they could call you.  IF they wanted to limit the number of people in the lobby.
Title: Re: Coronavirus and our Pets
Post by: Nancy5 on May 18, 2020, 10:08:29 am
I have a dog (toy poodle) who has a thyroid condition.  I took her to the vet last week for a blood test to see if we have to alter or change her dosage.  When I got there, I called the office and a tech came out and got her.  The vet did the test and also an exam and the tech brought her back to me.  I sat in the car and a few minutes the vet called and told me everything was good and to keep Maggy on the same dose.

Our vet has been doing things that way for a while.  My cat has some issues but luckily we got things straightened out before they closed the lobby. I would not like that because he gets so scared anyway and I am sure would be worse if he was taken in without me being there.  I would rather they have you wait in your car until they are ready for you to go back and they could call you.  IF they wanted to limit the number of people in the lobby.


It’s ok with Maggy she’s fine, but I agree with you about going in when the vet is ready.  I’m glad Maggy is a dog, now my cats would be absolutely terrified.
Title: Re: Coronavirus and our Pets
Post by: ghunter on May 18, 2020, 10:12:47 am
I hope my pet does not catch it.
Title: Re: Coronavirus and our Pets
Post by: beatsdrop on June 01, 2020, 06:13:25 am
Thankfully we've been able to keep kitty litter and kitty food stocked.
Title: Re: Coronavirus and our Pets
Post by: potluck6 on June 01, 2020, 11:30:00 am
Have 3 cats my son has been doing our shopping . He says there is plenty of food. They need especially one of them  flea meds like a collar  . The cheaper ones act as well as th3 more expensive ones. Hope those are in the stores.