Certain dog breeds could be at higher coronavirus risk: Report

Published May 1, 2020 9:52pm ET



A dog’s breed might be a factor in how vulnerable they are to coronavirus, according to animal experts.

After the first dog in the United States, a pug, contracted COVID-19, Annie Harvilicz, chief medical officer for Animal Wellness Centers hospitals, told the New York Post that pugs could be more susceptible to the illness because of their respiratory systems.

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