2009.11.04
Iowa kitty contracts swine flu
Click here to read an Associated Press story about a cat in Iowa that has been confirmed with H1N1.
The 13-year-old feline has been treated and is recovering. Two people who lived in the house with the cat also reported flu-like symptoms.
Transmission of the disease is more likely to occur from human to pet than the other way around. Officials recommend frequent hand washing to prevent the spread of germs, including before and after feeding and handling pets.
