Source: SOUTHERN FARM NETWORK, 7/16/20

A Charleston County dog has been confirmed positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans. Dr. Boyd Parr, state veterinarian and director of Clemson Livestock Poultry Health (LPH), said a private veterinarian decided to test the dog – an 8- or 9-year-old shepherd mix – for SARS-CoV-2 after one of its owners was confirmed to have COVID-19. Veterinary findings indicated the dog had a chronic health condition.

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