Coronavirus in dogs: is it safe to put dogs in kennels?

IS IT SAFE TO PUT DOGS IN KENNELS? Caroline Reay, Head of Veterinary Services at Blue Cross, told Express.co.uk dog owners shouldn't worry if their dog is booked in to a kennel in the

coming weeks. However, she also warned of the importance of hygiene for pets  She said: “Although Coronavirus has been detected in one dog in Hong Kong, there is no current evidence that

pets or companion animals can be infected with the new coronavirus or be carriers of the virus. “Kennels should make sure their kennels are always kept clean and hygienic and dogs cleaned

regularly. “Normal handwashing precautions should always be observed”