Pets can get West Nile Virus but they do not generally get sick.

A human vaccine is in the works.

It is ridiculous that they have been allowing the import of birds as pets in recent weeks without even placing them in quarantine.

They don't make good pets. They are extremely intelligent and always have escape on their minds. They want to roam and wander.

Commercial products can kill viruses because the flu is not resistant to disinfectants. Washing hands before and after handling pets is a good start in maintaining good health.

(The pets) may take some deep breaths, some rapid breaths, sometimes they'll give a little stretch, or sometimes they'll just stop.