Canine Symptoms of West Nile Virus

Canine symptoms of West Nile Virus are mild. A fever with a slight decrease in appetite and lethargy.

Should we worry? Seek a vaccine?

Are we over reacting?

The West Nile Mosquito

Mosquitoes transmit the disease through a bite. If your dog has it, you cannot catch it from him.

There is no West Nile Virus vaccine for dogs.

Why People Worry About the West Nile Virus

The only reason I bring up the subject, is that people worry because there have been reports of human death from West Nile.

The fact is most people have little or no symptoms at all.

Even in areas where the virus is circulating, very few mosquitoes carry the virus so chances are pretty slim of you catching it in the first place.

Then, of those who do get the virus, less than 1% of develop a more severe illness.

The Best Defense

Of course the best defense is a good offense. If your dog eats nutritious food, it's pointless to concern yourself. As with any disease, you have to have a compromised immune system to catch it.

If after reading this, you still worry, use an herbal mosquito repellent for both you and your dog when mosquitoes are likely to be out.

An herbal mosquito repellent is also the safest way to prevent dog heart worm.

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