On June 8, 2020, this report was posted online as an MMWR Early Release.Alexandra Newman, DVM1; David Smith, DVM2; Ria R. Ghai, PhD3,4; Ryan M.
Wallace, DVM3,4; Mia Kim Torchetti, DVM, PhD5; Christina Loiacono, DVM, PhD5; Laura S. Murrell, MA3,4; Ann Carpenter, DVM3,4; Scott Moroff, VMD6; Jane A.
Rooney, DVM7; Casey Barton Behravesh, DVM, DrPH3,4 (View author affiliations)A small number of companion animals worldwide have been naturally infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.Two domestic cats with respiratory illnesses lasting 8 and 10 days are the first reported companion animals with SARS-CoV-2 infection in the United States.