AVMA Updates H1N1 Flu Resources For Pet Owners, Veterinarians

Main Category: Swine Flu
Also Included In: Flu / Cold / SARS;  Veterinary
Article Date: 06 Nov 2009 - 4:00 PST

email to a friend   printer friendly   view / write opinions   rate article

Since the news broke of a housecat in Iowa testing positive for the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus, pet owners and veterinarians alike have been scrambling to learn more: Can my pet get sick? What would the symptoms of H1N1 in cats be? How is it identified? How is it treated?

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has been in constant contact with experts and agencies across the country to learn more about this case and share this information with the public and veterinarians. The results of these efforts are now available on the AVMA's Web site, where those wanting to learn more can access continuously updated "Frequently Asked Questions" on the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus, how the virus might affect pets, and what veterinarians should know when talking with clients and treating patients.

These resources, along with additional, frequently updated information on H1N1, are available on the AVMA's Web site at http://www.avma.org/public_health/influenza/new_virus.

Source
AVMA