Swine Flu & Pets?

[Honeypaute]

Originally Posted by Biffle2598

Not to be mean but why r u asking us not the vet?

I am not sure I asked a question??

[Honeypaute]

Originally Posted by yorkiepaws

I really like the clorox anywhere spray. Will that do the same thing?

The EPA did the testing, I am not sure if they tested all the products in the line up or not. From the article that was posted by the EPA, the 3 (Regular Bleach, Clean up with Bleach, and Disinfecting Wipes) were the only ones listed as 100% preventative to the spread of the H1N1 Flu (swine flu).

[Chance]

When I was sick this past winter, my yorkie caught it from me , happily it was just a run of the mill cold

[lil fu fu girl]

According to the AVMA, H1N1's current vehicle of transmission is person to person; this narrows the possiblity of cross-species infection.

Generally speaking, influenza viruses usually stick to one species when it comes to infection. However, that being said, they also have the unique ability for "Reassortment"; which enables them to merge their DNA with other viral infections from other species, such as the avain flu, or human flu: thus creating a new incredible tough viral strain.

This current 2009 viral strain,H1N1, is a combination of the North American swine influenze viruses, North American avian influenze viruses, and human influenze viruses and swine influenza viruses found in both Asia and Europe.

Scared yet?

[romeos mommy]

Halo Purely For Pets Blog » Blog Archive » CAN PETS GET SWINE FLU?

[Gigi485]

Originally Posted by Honeypaute

I am not sure I asked a question??

I think that question might have been for me and why I even started this thread instead of calling my vet directly.

Answer to the question: I like many others find a common bond with reaching out to the message boards with the hopes of learning new things, discussing current topics, and sharing cute stories.

That being said, I did call my vet and he told me to stay away from "Dr. Google" and message boards and not to worry about it.

Of course, I'm NOT going to stay off Yorkie Talk - I can't, I'm hooked.
Hope that answers your question.