New York City– A German shepherd in New York that had the first confirmed case of Covid-19 in a pet dog in the U.S. has died.
Robert and Allison Mahoney of Staten Island told National Geographic that their 7-year-old shepherd, Pal, developed breathing issues in mid-April after Robert had actually been sick with the coronavirus for a number of weeks. A veterinarian tested Buddy in May and found him favorable for the virus.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported in June that a German shepherd in New York state was the first pet dog in the country to check positive for COVID-19, but did not determine the owners.
Friend’s health declined progressively after he developed breathing issues and thi