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Swine Flu in Cats
Please don't sneeze on your pet
It's enough that you have to worry about you and your kids catching swine flu this season. But now you also have to be concerned for … your cat. That's right. Your furry friend can catch it, from you. At least that's the case for a 13-year-old feline in Iowa diagnosed with H1N1 after its two owners both came down with the flu. The cat was treated at a veterinary hospital after appearing lethargic, losing its appetite and having trouble breathing. All three have recovered. Although this is the first documented case, consider it a cautionary tale. While searches on "swine flu symptoms" were up this week almost 400%, lookups on "swine flu in cats" also increased. (Read up on how to protect pets from the swine flu.) http://consults.blogs.nytimes.com/20...get-swine-flu/
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11-08-2009, 10:53 AM
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However, as an animal lover and owner of several rescued animals, I find your comment rather harsh. I hope it was posted as a joke 
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very true Jazzy, its not just people. |
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