Operating post COVID-19
Written by Small Door's medical experts
Our operating procedures at our practices will be continuously updated in accordance with CDC and State guidelines. Please see below for the latest.
Our first priority is to protect our members, our team and the wider community. If you are experiencing symptoms such as fever, chills, shortness of breath or coughing, we ask that you kindly reschedule your appointment.
Here are the continued precautions we have in place to protect our members:
Vaccines
All of our NYC-based employees are required to be fully vaccinated, to help keep our team and members safe.
Environment
Air filtration systems have been installed in each exam room and we have plenty of hand-sanitizer available.
Masks
Masks are optional – we respect each individual's choice as to whether or not they would like to wear a mask in our practice.
Can my pet get Coronavirus?
It’s understandable to be concerned about your pets, but the CDC and other experts have stated that it’s highly unlikely they could contract COVID-19. There are other strains of coronavirus that more commonly affect cats and dogs, but the primary concern for current pandemic strain, COVID-19, is for human health. Read our article for more information on the risk to pets.
Whilst the risk of cats and dogs getting sick from COVID-19 is extremely unlikely, there is a very small risk that they could potentially act as vehicles of transmission for COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. In the same way that we could pass on the virus to others by touching an object, a person infected with COVID-19 could pass it on by touching pets’ fur coats, their leashes and clothing.
Besides socially distancing yourself and your pet, it is a good idea not to let other people (except those you’re isolated with) touch your pet, and likewise for you not to touch other pets during this time. As always, proper and frequent hand hygiene after touching any surface is a key way to reduce your risk of catching anything.
The CDC has stated that it’s highly unlikely that cats and dogs could contract COVID-19.
How to find out more about COVID-19
The World Health Organization, the US Center for Disease Control and the American Veterinary Medical Association are good sources of factual, up-to-date information about the COVID-19 outbreak.
If you have any questions or concerns about your pet’s health you can reach out to the Small Door team 24/7 via the app.
Be well,
Small Door
