Coronavirus: How to keep your dog happy and care for pets if you have to self-isolate

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The RSPCA has urged pet owners to avoid being licked or sharing food with their animals following the spread of coronavirus.

The animal welfare charity has issued a set of guidelines as fears over COVID-19 continue to grow, with special guidelines for those having to self-isolate or who have been diagnosed with the virus.

It said there's 'no evidence to suggest that pets can be carriers or can become ill from it themselves', and urged people not to panic and not to abandon their pets.

Animal welfare expert, Dr Samantha Gaines, offered her top tips for those who may have been affected by the outbreak. For those who have been advised to self-isolate, she said: "The good news is that there are lots of ways to ensure your pet is well cared