West Nile Virus is a viral infection spread by mosquitoes that causes encephalitis in birds, horses, and people. Dogs and cats seem to be resistant to the effects of the infection; although they can become infected, they do not seem to become ill. There has been one possible case of encephalitis caused by the virus in a cat and no reported cases of dogs becoming sick.

Antech Diagnostics now offers several tests to detect West Nile Virus for small animals, equines and avians. For testing information, please ask your Veterinarian to contact a Client Services Representative.