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Publication Date: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 Vet talk
Vet talk
(October 27, 2004) Q. Can West Nile virus (WNV) infect dogs or cats?
A. Rarely. Infection in dogs and cats is rare and unlikely to
cause any noticeable symptoms. Symptoms consist of a slight fever and
lethargy. Full recovery is expected. There is no specific treatment, other
than managing symptoms. Infection is from mosquitoes, not pet-to-pet or
pet-to-person. K9 Advantix, which repels mosquitoes, may be beneficial
for dogs. For more information on WNV visit: www.smhealth.org/fightthebite.
Dr. Eric Griesshaber, a veterinarian and owner of Portola Valley Veterinary
Clinic (portolavalleyvet.com),
answers readers questions.
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