After all of the buzz in the news over the last few months about the Swine Flu (also known as H1N1 influenza), I grew concerned over whether my two West Highland White Terriers, Bogie and Bacall, might be in danger. The cat had developed signs of a respiratory infection after several people in its family were ill.
After tests resulting as positive for H1N1, the cat was reported as the first cat infected with the swine Flu. Pet Pain Relief
Dr. Frick said that both the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Association of Feline Practitioners have been putting out reminders that many viruses have the ability to pass between people and animals. After all of the buzz in the news over the last few months about the Swine Flu (also known as H1N1 influenza), I grew concerned over whether my two West Highland White Terriers, Bogie and Bacall, might be in danger. The cat had developed signs of a respiratory infection after several people in its family were ill.
After tests resulting as positive for H1N1, the cat was reported as the first cat infected with the swine Flu.
Dr. Frick said that both the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Association of Feline Practitioners have been putting out reminders that many viruses have the ability to pass between people and animals.
She said that it is always a wise move to be vigilant on your pet’s health and contact your veterinarian for any suspecting concerns.
Dr Frick went on to explain to me that canine influenza, which is also known as H3N8 influenza, is different from H1N1 influenza (which is the official name for the Swine Flu).
Though canine influenza is more common in dogs than H1N1, it bears much serious threat. 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.
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. 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 said that it is always a wise move to be vigilant on your pet’s health and contact your veterinarian for any suspecting concerns.
Dr Frick went on to explain to me that canine influenza, which is also known as H3N8 influenza, is different from H1N1 influenza (which is the official name for the Swine Flu).
Though canine influenza is more common in dogs than H1N1, it bears much serious threat. 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.
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. 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
