Renee- Thank you for clarifying this! I don't think this can be repeated too often - handle our pets less if we are sick, wash our hands, don't sneeze or cough on them . . . and I might add, closely monitor children who might suddenly sneeze or cough on them without warning! Piggie hugs 'n' kisses, Susi and the Okie Piggies Snowy, CocoPuff, and Lil' Whistle