Bay Area veterinarians are resorting to social distancing measures to tend to their four-legged patients. Although the novel coronavirus cannot be transmitted to animals, according to one vet, they may carry the virus on their fur, which could be hazardous to humans. (Photo courtesy of Santa Rosa Veterinary Hospital/Facebook)

Good news: If your pet is sick or injured, many Bay Area veterinarians are available to offer treatment, using telephone screening and curbside service to help stem the spread of the novel coronavirus.

These precautions are essential to keep Bay Area pet owners and veterinary staff safe from COVID-19, according to Dr. Debra Chen, an associate veterinarian at the San Jose Animal Hospital.

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