COVID-19 Vaccine Developed for Cats

Our animal friends, who are sometimes a source of joy, sometimes close friends, sometimes confidants, and sometimes sweet troubles. from the COVID-19 pandemic they were impressed. Especially with us pets, cats and dogsBecause their interactions with the virus could not be determined exactly, they sometimes created anxiety in a different way.

In the past years and at the beginning of the pandemic, some studies have stated that animals can also catch the COVID-19 virus and may even be carriers, while some studies have shown that animals can also be infected with the COVID-19 virus. no cases were found had suggested. According to a study, Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP), which occurs as a result of the COVID-19 mutation, deadly and contagious to cats It was reported that the disease was reported, but experts said that animals did not experience the symptoms of the virus like humans and did not experience it severely. Similar concerns can be experienced in every epidemic disease. Therefore, studies are also carried out against the risk of viruses in animals.

“Animals can cause mutation of the virus”

One of the studies for animals was carried out in Kazakhstan. For cats, by the International Vaccination Center affiliated with the National Agricultural Research University. NARUVAX-C19 (pets) A subunit vaccine was developed. The vaccine was introduced to the public at the International Agriculture Fair held in Nur Sultan.

In the statements made at the ceremony, pets and especially cats where there is a risk of COVID-19 and animals mutating the virus may cause specified. Explaining that the vaccine was tested on cats, “It has been found to be completely safe and provides protection against COVID-19. We hope that with this vaccine we can protect our animals from the virus.‘ statements were made.