Tips for protecting your pets, them dogs and the cats, from the coronavirus, but also what their owners should be careful about during the walk the period of lockdown, says the president of the Panhellenic Veterinary Association and vice president of the Pan-European Federation of Private Veterinarians, Athina Trachili.
Ms. Trachili, speaking on the radio station AP-MPE «Agency 104.9 FM»He emphasized that when «we take our dog for a walk, we should not allow strangers to pet it during this period, as someone may be carrying the virus. We must not allow this to happen., although dogs and cats do not get sick».
He also said that when there is a case in a family, «the animal should either be given by the owner to state structure or another family to take it in or contact their veterinarian to find a solution.» At the same time, he recommended cleaning and washing the pet's paws after a walk with «appropriate antiseptics and not with bleach!».
However, during quarantine, it is not only dog owners who go for walks, as Ms. Trachili said: «During the first quarantine, cats on leashes were also seen. When we heard about the lockdown, several cat owners asked us if there was a specific way, such as a harness or collar, to take their cats for a walk.».
Finally, he advised animal owners to visit the country's veterinary clinics, which remain open during this period, only for absolutely necessary examinations, and due to the strict measures in place, they should be accompanied by one person and not the whole family, as was the case in the past.
