Why were new guidelines that call for euthanizing certain animals issued?
As more is learned about the monkeypox outbreak in the United States, recommendations to protect the nation’s public health are revised accordingly. The new interim guidance to state and local government to lift quarantine and euthanize animals affected by the monkeypox outbreak attempts to balance the prudent use of quarantine and euthanasia of exposed animals in order to prevent additional infections of humans and other animals. Can I be forced to turn over my pet (prairie dog, Gambian giant rat, etc.) to be euthanized? These guidelines do not impose federal legal requirements for euthanasia, and are intended for guidance purposes only. State or local authorities, however, may have separate legal authority to require euthanasia of exposed or infected animals. CDC recommends that you contact your state and local health department for more information. Contact information for state and local health departments may be found online. Can my pet be tested to see if it has monkeypox? No. Te
