Advice for pet owners for visiting your vet during the COVID-19 outbreak

• Make an appointment by phone or on-line.
  
• Before going to the vet, call for advice.
  
• Call you vet beforehand, some vets only see urgent cases.
  
• Only one healthy adult person should accompany the pet.
  
• After arrival, wait outside and follow instructions from the staff.
  
• Disinfect your hands when entering if the disinfectant is at disposal.
  
• Avoid contact (no handshaking) and keep at least 2 metres distance from other people at all times.
  
• Try not to touch anything in the waiting and consultation room.
  
• Contactless payment is preferred.
  
• And don’t forget to wash your hands often and properly.
  

These precautions are recommended to protect people; there is currently no evidence that pets can be infected with the new coronavirus.

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