However, the odds of encountering viremic game birds are remote. Be sure to cook all meat thoroughly. According to DOH officials, the risk to dogs retrieving birds is unknown, but the odds of a dog contracting the disease are slim. The virus does not appear to cause serious illness in dogs or cats, and there has been only one report ever of a dog becoming infected with the virus, and that was from South Africa. If a dog were to become infected with the virus, full recovery from the infection would be likely.
Infected mosquitoes are the primary source for the virus.
Apply insect repellents to clothing and skin, according to label instructions. Inc. All Rights Reserved.