High prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in pets from COVID-19+ households

  1. Matthieu Fritz
  2. Béatrice Rosolen
  3. Emilie Krafft
  4. Pierre Becquart
  5. Eric Elguero
  6. Oxana Vratskikh
  7. Solène Denolly
  8. Bertrand Boson
  9. Jessica Vanhomwegen
  10. Meriadeg Ar Gouilh
  11. Angeli Kodjo
  12. Catherine Chirouze
  13. Serge Rosolen
  14. Vincent Legros
  15. Eric M. Leroy
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Abstract

In a survey of household cats and dogs of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 patients, we found a high seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies, ranging from 21% to 53%, depending on the positivity criteria chosen. Seropositivity was significantly greater among pets from COVID-19+ households compared to those with owners of unknown status. Our results highlight the potential role of pets in the spread of the epidemic.

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