How Your Pet Gets Swine Flu
I was alarmed by the buzz in the news over the last few months about the Swine Flu (known as H1N1 influenza) if it will endanger my two West White Terriers, Bodie and Bacall. The cat had developed signs of a respiratory infection after several people in its family were ill.
Test results as positive for H1N1, it was reported as the first cat infected with the Swine Flu. Pet Pain Relief
Dr. Frick informed me that both American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Association of Feline practitioners put out reminders regarding many viruses having the ability to pass between people and animals. I was alarmed by the buzz in the news over the last few months about the Swine Flu (known as H1N1 influenza) if it will endanger my two West White Terriers, Bodie and Bacall. The cat had developed signs of a respiratory infection after several people in its family were ill.
Test results as positive for H1N1, it was reported as the first cat infected with the Swine Flu.
Dr. Frick informed me that both American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Association of Feline practitioners put out reminders regarding many viruses having the ability to pass between people and animals.
Of course, she said, it is always smart to keep an eye on your pet’s health and get in touch with your veterinarian if anything seems to be of concern. Nipping something in the bud rather than letting it progress and risk your pet being uncomfortable or even suffering is always the best thing to do.
Though canine influenza is more common in dogs than H1N1, it bears much serious threat. Canine influenza can pass directly from one dog to another, and it has the unfortunate ability to spread quickly through anywhere there is a population of dogs, such as rescue organizations, kennels, or greyhound racing facilities.
Pneumonia is sometimes a fatal complication of canine influenza. It has been reported that its mortality is approximately 10%.
So far, H1N1 does not seem to be capable of passing among animals, however authorities are telling us that H1N1 can infect cats and maybe dogs. I am lucky to have Bogie and Bacall under Dr. Frick’s care management for several years and everything to boost their immune systems like stress relief with Alpha-Stim treatment and providing them with multi-vitamins and healthy diet are done.
Of course, she said, it is always smart to keep an eye on your pet’s health and get in touch with your veterinarian if anything seems to be of concern. Nipping something in the bud rather than letting it progress and risk your pet being uncomfortable or even suffering is always the best thing to do.
Though canine influenza is more common in dogs than H1N1, it bears much serious threat. Canine influenza can pass directly from one dog to another, and it has the unfortunate ability to spread quickly through anywhere there is a population of dogs, such as rescue organizations, kennels, or greyhound racing facilities.
Pneumonia is sometimes a fatal complication of canine influenza. It has been reported that its mortality is approximately 10%.
So far, H1N1 does not seem to be capable of passing among animals, however authorities are telling us that H1N1 can infect cats and maybe dogs. I am lucky to have Bogie and Bacall under Dr. Frick’s care management for several years and everything to boost their immune systems like stress relief with Alpha-Stim treatment and providing them with multi-vitamins and healthy diet are done. Pet Chiropractic
