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11/4/2009 12:55 PM

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Pet cat in U.S. catches swine flu

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Wed Nov 4, 2009 12:03pm EST

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A cat in Iowa has tested positive for H1N1 swine flu, the first time a cat has been diagnosed with the new pandemic strain, the American Veterinary Medical Association said Wednesday.
The 13-year-old cat apparently caught the virus from one of the people living in the house, the group said in a statement. It has recovered and does not appear to have infected anyone or anything else.

Pigs are the original source of the H1N1 virus and it has been found in several herds, as well as in a pet ferret. Ferrets are especially susceptible to human influenza viruses.

"Two of the three members of the family that owns the pet had suffered from influenza-like illness before the cat became ill," Iowa Department of Public Health Veterinarian Dr. Ann Garvey said in a statement.

"This is not completely unexpected, as other strains of influenza have been found in cats in the past." Both the cat and its owners have recovered from their illnesses.

The AVMA has a website on H1N1 illnesses in U.S. animals at www.avma.org/public_health/influenza/new_virus . Dogs and horses also can catch various influenza strains, although none have so far been diagnosed with H1N1.

"Indoor pets that live in close proximity to someone who has been sick are at risk and it is wise to monitor their health to ensure they aren't showing signs of illness," said Dr. David Schmitt, state veterinarian for Iowa.

The new H1N1 passes easily from person to person and has infected millions globally since March, killing at least 5,000 people whose infections have been documented.

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Blitz

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11/4/2009 12:58 PM

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poor little guy [link to www.1ovepls.com] [link to twitter.com] Open your mind. Your perception of reality is about to change.

the_traveler Subscriber

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11/4/2009 1:01 PM

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yikes, poor kitty. "You are never too busy, or too committed, to pause and reconsider when life presents you with the possibility of a radical turnabout in what you thought were your plans. Those plans were merely the detour you used to bring yourself to the moment where the real direction might be stumbled upon by 'accident'" -Unknown

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11/4/2009 1:03 PM

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I love animals.

*Jentle* Subscriber

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11/4/2009 1:07 PM

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If at first you don't succeed, perhaps failure is more your style.

GraftedPromise
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11/4/2009 1:12 PM

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. ... oh oh ... this thing can jump "species"? ... . ... ... .

Kashodi
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11/4/2009 1:16 PM

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I thought it couldn't jump species [link to mybrute.com] [link to beghula.mybrute.com]

Fantasia II Subscriber

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11/4/2009 1:17 PM

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I thought it couldn't jump species Quoting: Kashodi That is how you know it is man made. George Orwell was right..Black is White, Up is Down, War is Peace...

*Jentle* Subscriber

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11/4/2009 1:18 PM

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From pig to human to cat. What a load of old rubbish. From laboratory to everyone, much more acceptable. If at first you don't succeed, perhaps failure is more your style.

Anonymous Coward
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11/4/2009 1:20 PM

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I thought it couldn't jump species Quoting: Kashodi you fcuk one cat.....

Anonymous Coward
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11/4/2009 1:21 PM

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Throw him in the furnace quick!

Kashodi
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11/4/2009 1:21 PM

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I thought it couldn't jump species That is how you know it is man made. Quoting: Fantasia II very good point [link to mybrute.com] [link to beghula.mybrute.com]

Fantasia II Subscriber

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11/4/2009 1:22 PM

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I love animals. Quoting: Mister Obvious So do I George Orwell was right..Black is White, Up is Down, War is Peace...

Lil Miss Trouble
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11/4/2009 1:22 PM

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From pig to human to cat. What a load of old rubbish. From laboratory to everyone, much more acceptable. Quoting: *Jentle* You forgot birds The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue ~ Anonymous

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11/4/2009 1:26 PM

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From pig to human to cat. What a load of old rubbish. From laboratory to everyone, much more acceptable. You forgot birds Quoting: Lil Miss Trouble From pig to human to birds to cats to insects to.....well, just about everything with a spark of life in it. Made in the lab anyway. Thanks, Lil Miss, If at first you don't succeed, perhaps failure is more your style.

Full Circle
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11/4/2009 1:26 PM

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Nice catch OP. In oneself lies the whole world and if you know how to look and learn, the door is there and the key is in your hand. Nobody on earth can give you either the key or the door to open, except yourself. --Krishnamurti

Lil Miss Trouble
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11/4/2009 1:28 PM

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From pig to human to cat. What a load of old rubbish. From laboratory to everyone, much more acceptable. You forgot birds From pig to human to birds to cats to insects to.....well, just about everything with a spark of life in it. Made in the lab anyway. Thanks, Lil Miss, Quoting: *Jentle* The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue ~ Anonymous

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