SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Since the news broke of a
housecat in Iowa testing positive for the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus, pet
owners and veterinarians alike have been scrambling to learn more: Can my pet
get sick? What would the symptoms of H1N1 in cats be? How is it identified?
How is it treated?
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has been in constant
contact with experts and agencies across the country to learn more about this
case and share this information with the public and veterinarians. The results
of these efforts are now available on the AVMA's Web site, where those wanting
to learn more can access continuously updated "Frequently Asked Questions" on
the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus, how the virus might affect pets, and what
veterinarians should know when talking with clients and treating patients.
These resources, along with additional, frequently updated information on
H1N1, are available on the AVMA's Web site at
www.avma.org/public_health/influenza/new_virus.
For more information, contact Michael San Filippo, AVMA media relations
assistant, at 847-285-6687 (office), 847-732-6194 (cell), or
msanfilippo@avma.org.
The AVMA and its more than 78,000 member veterinarians are engaged in wide
variety of activities dedicated to advancing the science and art of animal,
human and public health. Visit the AVMA Web site at www.avma.org to learn
more about veterinary medicine and animal care.
SOURCE American Veterinary Medical Association
Michael San Filippo of American Veterinary Medical Association,
+1-847-285-6687, Cell: +1-847-732-6194, msanfilippo@avma.org
