Swine Flu: Can Your Pet Catch It?

The buzz in the news over the last few months regarding the Swine Flue (knowns as H1N1 influenza) alarmed me on whether my two West White Terriers, Bogie ad Bacall are in danger. After several in its family were ill, the cat had developed signs of respiratory infection.

Luckily, she told me, the cat recovered. Animal 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. The buzz in the news over the last few months regarding the Swine Flue (knowns as H1N1 influenza) alarmed me on whether my two West White Terriers, Bogie ad Bacall are in danger. After several in its family were ill, the cat had developed signs of respiratory infection.

Luckily, she told me, the cat recovered.

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.

She always encourage to keep an eye on your pet’s health and communicate with your veterinarian if you suspect anything to be of concern. Always best to nip something in the bud rather than to let it progress and risk your pet being uncomfortable or even suffering.

It bears much serious threat although canine influenza is more common in dogs than H1N1. It has the unfortunate ability to spread quickly through anywhere there is a population of dogs such as rescue organizations, kennels, or greyhound facilities and can pass directly from one dog to another.

One complication of canine influenza is pneumonia, which is sometimes fatal. Actually, 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. For several years of Dr. Frick taking care of everything to boost the immune systems of Bogie and Bacall through stress relief with Alpha-Stim treatment, providing them with multi-vitamins, and a healthy diet, I am delighted and at peace.

She always encourage to keep an eye on your pet’s health and communicate with your veterinarian if you suspect anything to be of concern. Always best to nip something in the bud rather than to let it progress and risk your pet being uncomfortable or even suffering.

It bears much serious threat although canine influenza is more common in dogs than H1N1. It has the unfortunate ability to spread quickly through anywhere there is a population of dogs such as rescue organizations, kennels, or greyhound facilities and can pass directly from one dog to another.

One complication of canine influenza is pneumonia, which is sometimes fatal. Actually, 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. For several years of Dr. Frick taking care of everything to boost the immune systems of Bogie and Bacall through stress relief with Alpha-Stim treatment, providing them with multi-vitamins, and a healthy diet, I am delighted and at peace. Animal Chiropractic



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