The Very Latest News On Ebola And Your Pets

Although there have been human cases of Ebola in the U.S., these cases resulted from direct contact with a person infected with the Ebola virus and showing obvious signs of illness. Ebola is a zoonotic disease, because it can be passed between certain animals and people. Ebola may have originally spread to humans from infected fruit bats, apes or monkeys but is now primarily spread from person to person through direct contact. Although a study has shown that some dogs in Africa have been exposed to the Ebola virus, there is no evidence that they become ill or spread the disease to people or other animals. In the current West African outbreak, animals have not been found to be a factor in the ongoing spread of the disease.

Ebola is NOT spread through the air or water or by mosquitoes. You or your pet would need to be exposed directly to the blood or body fluids of a person or animal that is infected with Ebola in order to be at risk for infection.

Just as the risk of you becoming infected with Ebola is very low, your pet’s risk of becoming infected with Ebola is extremely low, especially when you compare this risk to the preventable, yet deadly, diseases like parvo, distemper, and rabies to which our pets may regularly be exposed. The American Veterinary Medical Association, CDC, and the US Department of Agriculture do not believe that pets are at significant risk for Ebola in the United States.

Protect yourself and your pets:

  •   It’s always a good idea to avoid contact with people or animals that are obviously ill, regardless of what may be making them sick. This includes their blood and body fluids.
  •   Although bats in the U.S. are not known carriers of Ebola, they can carry rabies. Contact with bats should be avoided as a general rule.
  •   While not a common menu item for most of us, there are people who eat bushmeat (wild animal meat) that may be imported from Africa. This is a potential source of infection, so you should avoid eating any of this meat.
  •   If you have been exposed to someone infected with Ebola, or if you feel you may be infected, contact your physician immediately.
  •  If your pet has been exposed to someone infected with Ebola, contact your veterinarian immediately.
  •  If your pet is ill – regardless of the cause – or if you have questions about your pet’s health, contact your veterinarian.


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  • "Words can not begin to express our gratitude for the care you had given Hunter over the years. When his time came, he watched for you to come through the door and his tail showed his affection towards you. That was most comforting having you there. Thank you.""
    ~R.H
  • ""Thank you so much for taking care of Maggie over the years. Y'all are the best and Dr. Johnson, you are the best vet in the world! God bless you all.""
    ~ J.D.
  • ""Your care for my beloved Mattie these last 10n years made her life, and mine much better….God bless each of you for all you did for us and I'm sure for all your other two and four legged patients.""
    ~E.D.
  • ""Thank you for saving my life." ~T.C."
    ~T.C.
  • ""I can not express how grateful I am for you and your staff… I appreciate everything you did in Beckham's treatment. He was so lucky to have such a wonderful doctor on his side. Thank you for all you do for the benefit of all our beloved pets.""
    ~L.B.
  • ""Dr. Johnson - There are no words that can truly capture your kindness.""
    ~G.B.
  • ""Thank you for the great care you took of Taco and the rest of our family. He is doing great now! He is enjoying running and playing with all four legs again.""
    ~W.C
  • ""People who avail themselves of your services at the clinic certainly are blessed to have such a caring staff....bless you and your devoted staff.""
    ~E.D.
  • ""A sincere thank you for taking such good care of Dulce. We are so thrilled that she is back to her normal self. You gave her the support and care she needed in her darkest hours and kept us confident in her recovery.""
  • ""Just to say how much we appreciate all of you. You all are wonderful people. We feel blessed to have our beloved furry children in your care when they need it. Your professional knowledge and your acts of kindness have a beautiful act all it's own. You are a great vet, compassionate and everything good all in one. You are in our daily prayers.""
    ~T.F.
  • ""Thank you and all of your staff for the excellent care you gave to my wonderful Abbey, who was so much a part of the family. Thank you for all the advice and support you gave to me these last few months. I don't know how I would have gotten through this without your constant support. I will, and I have highly recommended you to family and friends, as I feel you are the best!""
    ~P.B.
  • ""Thank you for taking care of my kitty, Slingshot. He is feeling better and better. My Paw-Paw said that you took extra special care of him and I really appreciate it. So, thank you again for taking care of my cat.""
    ~T.B. (age 6)
  • ""Dr. Johnson, I don't know why you decided to move here from your home in New Jersey, but I absolutely believe it was so you could help me and Mickey. I know coming to someone's home is not what a typical veterinarian would do, but you are obviously an extraordinary man in a world filled with ordinary men….On top of that, your sensitive and wonderful handwritten note arrived and touched my heart…You are one of those quiet, unheralded champions who make life easier for everyone you touch.""
    ~C.W.
  • ""Thank you so much for taking care of Lola when she had her reaction, and your office was already closed. I know you took time away from yourself and your family and I really appreciate it.""
    ~R.M.
  • ""Thank you for giving me more time with my best friend. We are all so grateful.""
    ~A.M.
  • ""Thank you for all of your support for Maxine during her illness. All was very much appreciated and will always be remembered. I have related to all my friends of what a great doctor and staff at Birdneck Animal Hospital.""
    ~O.B.
  • ""Thank you for taking such good care of me over the last 4 years. I am doing well and both legs and feet feel great. You sis an awesome job on me Dr. Johnson, and I'm gonna have a great year this year and I hope to see you only for my check up. You guys are the best!""
    ~Budkus
  • "We can't thank you enough for the wonderful and loving care you gave to"Budkus" while he was in your care. He was so little and so sick and we were so scared for him. Each and every one of the staff members made us feel like we had the only dog in the world. Like nothing else mattered except getting "Budkus" well again. Our deepest gratitude to all of you for the excellent care and attention we received, for your encouragement, comfort, and understanding, and most importantly for saving his life! Thank you so much.""
    ~ J.,B.,C.