While most of us are stuck at home during the current quarantine, some of us have the company of our pets while we're isolated, unable to see friends and family.

But are our pets in danger when it comes to potentially getting sick?

Natalie Preikschat is a vet with Bellamy Harrison Animal Hospital

"As of March 30, there is no evidence to suggest that animals infected by people are playing a role in the spread of covid-19. Worldwide, there have been 2 confirmed positive results from dogs, and 1 confirmed positive in a cat. At this point though there is no evidence that they are playing any role in transmission."

"If you are ill, they do recommend that you limit close contact with your pet if possible. So no cuddling, snuggling, kissing, sharing your food with them. The risk would be from an infected person to a healthy animal, and then the animal to a non-infected person. There has been no evidence yet that this has happened, but it is a guideline we recommend.

Preikschat wants to remind all as well that the 3 confirmed cases of pets getting COVID 19 all occurred overseas. She goes on to say that new evidence and information does become available every day, but these are just recommended measures to follow at the moment.

Preikschat recommends if your animal does appear to be sick, to call the clinic before you show up. New evidence also shows that the virus may be able to replicate itself more efficiently in cats and ferrets.