Our animal friends, who are sometimes a source of joy, sometimes close friends, sometimes confidants, and sometimes sweet troubles, have also been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Especially the pets, cats and dogs next to us sometimes created anxiety in a different way because their interactions with the virus could not be determined exactly.
In the past years and at the beginning of the pandemic, some studies have stated that animals can also be infected with the COVID-19 virus and may even be carriers, while some studies have suggested that no cases have been found in animals. According to a study, Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP), which occurs as a result of the COVID-19 mutation, was reported to be deadly and contagious for cats, but experts said that animals did not experience the virus symptoms like humans and did not experience severe symptoms. Similar concerns can be experienced in every epidemic disease. Therefore, studies are also carried out against the risk of viruses in animals.
“Animals can cause mutation of the virus”
One of the studies for animals was carried out in Kazakhstan. A subunit vaccine for cats called NARUVAX-C19 (pets) has been developed by the International Vaccination Center of the National Agricultural Research University. The vaccine was introduced to the public at the International Agriculture Fair held in Nur Sultan.
In the statements made at the ceremony, it was stated that there is a risk of COVID-19 in pets, especially cats, and that animals can cause the virus to mutate. Explaining that the vaccine was tested on cats, it has been determined that it is completely safe and provides protection against COVID-19. We hope that we can protect our animals from the virus thanks to this vaccine.
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