Dogs in China Reportedly Test Positive for H1N1
Two dogs in Beijing have tested positive for the 2009 H1N1 influenza, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association, which cited the Xinhua News Agency on Nov. 28. To date, there have not been any confirmed cases of dogs infected with the virus.
The Chinese press reported that the virus found in the dogs was a 99 percent match for the flu currently infecting humans. The breed of the dogs has not been released.
The 2009 H1N1 influenza virus has also been detected in cats, ferrets, pigs, birds and humans.
The AVMA urges pet owners to monitor their pets' health very closely, no matter what type of animal, and visit a veterinarian if there are any signs of illness.
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