To leave my dog up to my mums for the day?

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(whilst out doing the food shop..)

She has been a bit down this week and loves and misses my pup.

Compounded by the realisation I’m due first baby any week now and visiting etc are out the window for a while.

Are dogs meant to socially distance also?

I don't see why not if you can pop dog in garden so your mum can bring the dog in. Obviously ideally you wouldn't go over, go in and unload food and water bowls, toys etc.

There is apparently no evidence of pet to human transmission.

I think it would be fine and nice for your mum to have something positive at this time such as looking after your dog.

Good idea. DH took ours to see his elderly mum a few days ago. He stayed in the garden while DDog gave her hugs. She was very happy to see him.

I think this is a lovely idea.

It's a nice idea, but I know that previously there was talk of potential transfer of coronavirus by touching pets that those infected have touched.

My dog has been to see my parents as they can't see their grandchildren.

And my dad loves my dog more than anyone else, anyway.

Ok thanks everyone - that’s reassuring. I don’t think there’s a massive risk with either our house or theirs, but wasn’t quite sure on the “rules” around animals!

I think it’s safe . Vets are now allowed to perform routine procedures and my dog was neutered on Wednesday . The vet simply clipped on a new lead and I kept mine . So ask your mum to have a spare lead and don’t take over any other equipment .

I’ve not seen any evidence it can be passed from an animal to a human so as long as no contact between the adults and she uses her own bowls etc.

Our post lady waits so our dog can go out and give her a cuddle. No pet to human transmission 😬