[Nyagdu] confirm cases of dogs getting swine flu from humans

[Albert J Rizzi]

I would hope that is authority enough for some.  Thank you for posting this
information and qualifying it for us cheryl. I know I will be watching my
dogs health as well as mine with what you just shared with us.

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From: nyagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nyagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of cheryl echevarria
Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 8:14 PM
To: Marion & Martin; New York Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [Nyagdu] confirm cases of dogs getting swine flu from humans

It was on Eyewitness News this evening,

NEW YORK -- A dog in suburban New York is the first in the nation confirmed
to be carrying the same strain of swine flu that is infecting humans,
experts said Tuesday. 

The 13-year-old mixed breed male, which is recovering, apparently caught the
virus from his owner. But Michael San Filippo, a spokesman for the American
Veterinary Medical Association, said there's no evidence that the flu strain
can be transmitted from a pet to a person.

"In theory it could happen, but so far it's really looking like a dead end
in pets," he said.

Dr. Anne Schuchat of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
said Tuesday that animals can carry and spread flu viruses, but such cases
are rare and people should not be afraid to enjoy their pets.


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The CDC says swine flu is waning among humans. It said infections were
widespread in 11 states, down from 48 in late October. 

San Filippo said the diagnosis of the 2009 H1N1 virus was confirmed at two
labs, including Iowa State University's.

The dog, suffering breathing problems, was taken to the Katonah Bedford
Veterinary Center in Bedford Hills, N.Y., on Dec. 13.

The medical director there, David Sachs, said he had the dog tested for
swine flu because its owner previously had the virus.

The practice would not identify the owner or give the dog's name and Sachs
said the owner had decided against speaking with reporters.

The dog came in for a checkup Tuesday and is "getting back to his old self"
but has not fully recovered, said veterinarian Julie Steffens.

Among pets, cats and ferrets have previously been found to catch the swine
flu strains from humans, and at least one cat and one ferret have died, San
Filippo said.

He said the veterinary association is recommending that people with ailing
pets wash their hands often. If swine flu is suspected in either owner or
pet, he said, "isolate yourselves from each other, which we realize is only
possible to some degree."

Ann Hohenhaus, spokeswoman for the Animal Medical Center in New York, said
if a pet or an owner is sick, "Don't play kissyface with your dog or your
cat or your ferret. You wouldn't with your kids if you were sick, so don't
do it with your pet."

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  From: Marion & Martin<mailto:swampfox1833 at verizon.net> 
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  Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 7:38 PM
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  Cheryl,
      I am unsure about this information. Do you have an authoritative 
  reference concerning this? I have received other such messages and asked
my 
  betrinarian about this. He told me that there is no evidence that the H1N1

  virus can be transmitted to canines. He did tell me, however, that there
is 
  an influenza virus that is canine specific. At the same time, he told me 
  that this should only be a concern among dogs that live or are boarded in 
  kennels. Again, any information from an authoritative source would be 
  greatly appreciated.

  Fraternally yours,
  Marion


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  > More issues with the H1N1 Virus or swine flu, in the New York area there

  > are confirmed cases of Swine flu for both dogs, cats, and birds, and it 
  > has been confirmed that this has been transmitted by humans to the 
  > animals.
  >
  > So if you have it don't pass it along to anyone, and if you know someone

  > who has it stay far away from them.
  >
  > Cheryl Echevarria
  > Echevarriatravel.com
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