Second Oregon cat dies from swine flu

December 10, 2009 By: kwilliams Category: Catty Corner

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

PORTLAND, Ore. — A second cat has died of swine flu in Oregon, leading veterinarians to investigate why the disease has become a threat to a household pet.

Emilio DeBess, the state public health veterinarian, said the cat died about two weeks ago on the Oregon coast after catching the H1N1 virus from its owner.

Another cat died from the virus early in November in the town of Lebanon after a child in the household got sick with swine flu. (more…)

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Officials: Swine flu confirmed in Iowa cat

November 05, 2009 By: kwilliams Category: Catty Corner

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

DES MOINES, Iowa — A 13-year-old Iowa cat has been infected with swine flu, veterinary and federal officials said Wednesday, and it is believed to be the first case of the H1N1 virus in a feline.

The domestic shorthaired cat was treated last week at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in Ames and has recovered, officials said. The virus also has been confirmed in two ferrets — one in Oregon and the other in Nebraska — but they died. (more…)

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