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Published 11/07/2009 by Individual.com


Veternarians try to calm H1N1 fears

People aren't the only ones who can get sick from the H1N1 novel flu virus. A dog or a cat can catch the swine flu from its owner, but it is highly unlikely, local veterinarians say.

Federal officials reported Wednesday that a 13-year-old cat in Iowa has been infected...

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