I've taken our dog to the vet and they come out masked and return her. I don't worry about Covid--never heard of pets getting it.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/animals.html

Lucille posted the source.

As for the vet, don't worry, they have great safety protocols, and you should feel safe.

It is possible........but the risk is very low unless the pet has had direct contact with someone who was infected. I have had to take mine into both the vet (for surgery) and the groomers (he was too uncomfortable to put off any longer) in recent months and the same sort of care for sanitation and distancing is observed there as one would find with a clinic for humans or a hair salon. I was given an appointment time, had to call when I arrived, they came out masked and collected the dog and I never had to get out of the car. Same when picking up.

Both you and your pet should be quite safe. I wouldn't worry about it.

I've heard of cats getting it. Cats have Corona viruses of their own as well. I wouldn't worry about taking the dog to the vet.

I've had my cats and my dog to the vet within the last 6 months. As your vet said, they come out, masked, to the car (where I am sitting with my mask on) and take the animal in. Then they've called me from the exam room and spoken with me about any details. Then they bring the pet back to me in the car. Easy-peasy.

I've had zero concerns about my pets getting Covid, including at the vet.

My nieces dog tore his ACL so no choice about taking him to the vet for surgery and checkups. I helped pick him after surgery and felt very safe for the dog and for my niece and me. Everyone wearing masks and standing way back. They would have, if possible, come to the car and get the dog and you can stay in the car if you want.

But my niece had no worries about her dog getting covid.

Sometimes, as with people, going to the doctor (or vet) is vital and getting your dogs nails clipped is important for him. The chance of covid is low. Call them and ask about their protocols.

We have an appointment next week. I think they understood my anxiety and we are getting 3 shots at the same time instead of coming an additional time. They were super nice.

Oh good, Anne. You should be ok. I've taken my dog to the vet at least 3 times this year. Outdoor pickup, wear a mask of course. It's good to know people (you) are careful.

it will be fine.

more people are going to die from starvation due to the economic shutdown than there will be from covid ... and there is no solace in that

I too had the same worries at first as I had to take my dog three times since Covid hit. I call when I get there, they meet me outside (masks and gloves) and take the dog. I wait in the car and the vet calls when she is done with his appointment to discuss. They bring him out to me. I had to pick up his prescription this morning and called when I got there and a staff member put it out on a table outside their door. I feel very safe with their protocol.

My dd can't find anyone who will trim her dog's nails. He's had his yearly and has no other reason to go to the vet, which is the only way they will do it right now. I've forgotten what the reason is for this difficulty, but I know she's not alone.

The vet no longer has grooming service but they will do her toenails. They said that is health related. I called a local groomer--closed due to Covid exposure. Anybody pop their pooch in the shower? I've got a 50 pound lab/mutt/mix. She's a very good girl!

My cat got cancer last July. Had to take him in. Everyone was masked and gloved. I adopted the 2 kittens during covid. They went on multiple vet visits, with me sitting in the car while they were taken in by an assistant while in their carrier. Everyone is very careful. All went well.

I'm sorry about your cat Nicole but I think it's wonderful that you opened your home to new fur babies.

There have been a very very small number of domestic dogs and cats who have tested positive for covid. They did not suffer any serious effects. There have been to my knowledge no cases of people catching covid from a dog or cat. There have been cases of mink catching covid and passing it back to people. If you dont have a weasel I would not be concerned.

I used to routinely bath my large and noncompliant dog in my shower. It was a soggy experience for both of us but the shower was walk in and I couldnt get her in the tub by myself.

I just had my dogs teeth cleaned and a tumor removed at the vets this past Monday. Honestly, their protocols were more strict and their office more clean than some (most) of the clinics I have to visit for work. They will most likely have you wait in the car until they can bring your dog in, they may or may not allow you to come in as well. My Vet checks people out while they are still in the room. If I’m buying medication, they bring the meds and the visa machine out with them to my car. Everyone is masked, they have air purifiers in every room. I don’t know if it’s just my vet who’s like this or most all, but I really appreciated their attention to the details.

Wear your mask, try to stay socially distant, wash your hands as you’re able and you should be safe. As for your dog, way back in the very beginning I heard about 1 dog they believed had covid, but nothing was ever confirmed and I’ve not heard anything else to suggest it is an issue.

I bought clippers. With a safety guard. I watched multiple videos. I clipped, he screamed, he bled.

At this point it’s probably over a year since they’ve been cut. They’re not bad though. We’ve been walking him plenty so they grind down on their own. Except the dew claws.

But he is overdue for a checkup and I do have a concern that I’m scared to have looked at. More worried about that than him passing on covid. I’m sure if vets were a big issue we’d know about it.