Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT Senior Consulting Veterinarian, Clinical Toxicology Pet Poison Helpline® Click here to download the article. Coronavirus is a type of virus consisting of numerous strains that have been seen in animals including dogs, cats, cattle and chickens. These strains can cause gastrointestinal or respiratory illness, including Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) in cats. …