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Should a dog or cat infected with West Nile virus be destroyed?

April 26, 2017cat destroyed dog Infected west nile virus

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Should a dog or cat infected with West Nile virus be destroyed?

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No. There is no reason to destroy an animal just because it has been infected with West Nile virus. Full recovery from the infection is likely. Treatment would be supportive and consistent with standard veterinary practices for animals infected with a viral agent.