Wash Your Hands After Petting Your Pets
Make sure you wash your hands after playing with your dog. Credit: Shutterstock

1. Wash Your Hands After Petting Your Pets:

Finally, even if you're practicing social distancing, you still need to take your pet outside for a walk. Thankfully, most pets will not get sick or die of the disease; but they can accidentally carry the virus to you. As a result, it is incredibly essential for you to wash your hands after petting your dogs and cats. Even without this virus outbreak, it's still a good hygiene habit for you because you never know where your pets have been.

Wash Your Hands After Petting Your Pets
Protect your pets from germs and viruses. Credit: Shutterstock

Furthermore, be sure to clean your kitty box carefully. Consider buying a disposable litter box and consider buying a special pet shampoo so you can give your dog or cat a bath.

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