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DES MOINES, Iowa -- The H1N1 flu virus has been confirmed in a cat treated at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine.

Officials said Wednesday it's the first known case of the virus to be diagnosed in a cat. Veterinarians said the virus has also been confirmed in two ferrets, one in Oregon and the other in Nebraska.

The 13-year-old cat was treated in Ames and is recovering.

The veterinarian who treated the cat, Dr. Brett Sponseller, said two of the three people in the same house had flu-like symptoms before the cat became ill.

“Two of the three members of the family that owns the pet had suffered from influenza-like illness before the cat became ill,” said IDPH Public Health Veterinarian, Dr. Ann Garvey. “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, officials said. The case was confirmed at both Iowa State and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Sponseller said the flu is known to spread from humans to pets, but this is the first confirmed case of H1N1 flu to spread to a cat.

Officials said pet owners can keep their pets healthy by washing hands, covering coughs and sneezes, and minimizing contact with their pets while ill with influenza-like symptoms. If your pet exhibits signs of a respiratory illness, contact your veterinarian.

“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.

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11/4/2009 6:05 PM

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'Doin what I can, with what I got!

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Everything is for a season...

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11/4/2009 11:31 PM

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Geez. Don't you guys remember that this was posted this morning? 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

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11/5/2009 9:58 AM

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Nostradamus Quatrain: Century II /LXII 62 Mabus then will soon die, there will come Of people and beasts a horrible rout: Then suddenly one will see vengeance, Hundred, hand, thirst, hunger when the comet will run.

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11/5/2009 9:59 AM

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Nostradamus Quatrain: Century II /LXII 62 Mabus then will soon die, there will come Of people and beasts a horrible rout: Then suddenly one will see vengeance, Hundred, hand, thirst, hunger when the comet will run. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 810921 there is no comet

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11/5/2009 10:06 AM

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At least when you are the last person alive within a 100 mile radius, you won't have to worry about getting eaten by domestic cats.

Heart of the heroes, ride.
Up through an empty house of stars,
Being what heart you are,
Up the inhuman steeps of space
As on a staircase go in grace,
Carrying the firelight on your face
Beyond the loneliest star.
"The Ballad Of The White Horse,"
G. K. Chesterton

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Thomas Hobbes

Anonymous Coward
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11/5/2009 10:26 AM

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B.S.. more scare tactics to try and get people vaccinated! "Do it for your pets!" they might catch the swine flu!

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