BEST TOOLS TO COMBAT H1N1 IN PETS
Swine flu hits home for Southern California
Los Angeles – Amidst news out of New York confirming the first case of swine flu in a dog, the outbreaks hit home yesterday with reports of the first case of swine flu reported in a cat in Southern California. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles (spcaLA) reminds people to be vigilant in observing their pets. If they show signs of illness, such as a runny nose, sneezing or wheezing, loss of appetite, and lethargy, it is important to take them to a veterinarian, no matter what the species.
“The current influenza vaccines for animals don’t prevent the contraction of H1N1,” says spcaLA President Madeline Bernstein. “However if an animal becomes ill, antibiotics can be prescribed to combat secondary infections.”
Remember, if someone in your home becomes sick, practice good hygiene, keep infected humans away from pets, be vigilant and don’t hesitate to seek veterinary treatment if your pets are showing signs of illness.
