Vets advise Covid-19 positive people to isolate their pets

There are concerns that coronavirus may be transferred through the coat of the animal.

If you think your pet came into contact with a confirmed case, you are advised to wash the animal. File picture.

Vets have been given new guidance due to the Covid-19 pandemic, including advising people who test positive for coronavirus to isolate their pets also.

There is a fear the disease may be transferred through the coat of the animal.