This page is dedicated to bringing you current and reliable information regarding COVID-19
Veterinary medicine is considered an "essential business" which means that we will be open and here to serve your pets during this time, 7 days a week!
COVID-19 in dogs and cats
- Cases of COVID-19 and community spread are being reported in most states.
- The best way to avoid becoming ill is to avoid exposure to the virus. Taking typical preventive actions is key.
- Infectious disease experts and multiple international and domestic human and animal health organizations agree there is no evidence at this point to indicate that pets become ill with COVID-19 or that they spread it to other animals, including people.
Watch for symptoms
Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases.
The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure.
Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases.
The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure.
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
Leading Veterinary Diagnostic Company Sees No COVID-19 Cases in Pets
WESTBROOK, Maine, March 13, 2020--IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDXX), a global leader in veterinary diagnostics and software, today announced that the company has seen NO positive results in pets to date of SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus strain responsible for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) respiratory outbreak in humans. IDEXX evaluated thousands of canine and feline specimens during validation of a new veterinary test system for the COVID-19 virus. The specimens used for test development and validation were obtained from specimens submitted to IDEXX Reference Laboratories for PCR testing.
For more information on COVID-19 and your pet, please visit IDEXX Laboratories website at: IDEXX Refernce Laboratories
WESTBROOK, Maine, March 13, 2020--IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDXX), a global leader in veterinary diagnostics and software, today announced that the company has seen NO positive results in pets to date of SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus strain responsible for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) respiratory outbreak in humans. IDEXX evaluated thousands of canine and feline specimens during validation of a new veterinary test system for the COVID-19 virus. The specimens used for test development and validation were obtained from specimens submitted to IDEXX Reference Laboratories for PCR testing.
For more information on COVID-19 and your pet, please visit IDEXX Laboratories website at: IDEXX Refernce Laboratories
Confirmed Cases In Illinois
As of April 1st, 2020 there have been 35,225 people tested and 5,994 positive (confirmed) cases of the Coronavirus with the first case being reported on January 24th, 2020.
For information on confirmed cases and tests in Illinois, please visit the Illinois Department of Public Health
As of April 1st, 2020 there have been 35,225 people tested and 5,994 positive (confirmed) cases of the Coronavirus with the first case being reported on January 24th, 2020.
For information on confirmed cases and tests in Illinois, please visit the Illinois Department of Public Health
Basic protective measures
- Wash your hands frequently
- Maintain social distancing
- Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth
- Stay informed and follow advice given from your healthcare providers
