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Pets Rarely Catch COVID-19, Arkansas Vet Says

KUAF | By Jacqueline Froelich
Published January 20, 2021 at 2:28 PM CST
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Arkansas State Veterinarian Laura Rothfeldt snaps a selfie with Rita, Rosie and Rango, her family pets.
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Are domestic pets like cats and dogs at risk for becoming infected with COVID-19? Arkansas Department of Health State Public Health Veterinarian Laura Rothfeldt says even though chances are low, certain precautions should be taken.

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Jacqueline Froelich
Jacqueline Froelich is an investigative reporter and news producer for Ozarks at Large.
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