 Hi, and welcome to this week's digest of what's new at PetPeoplesPlace.com. Over the last few weeks we've been bringing you updates of the progress of swine flu infections in domestic animals. So far, birds, ferrets and cats are known to be able to become infected by the pandemic H1N1 swine flu virus (see 3 New Cases of Swine Flu in Ferrets and Swine Flu Confirmed In Iowa Cat). Until today, the only mammalian pet to have died after confirmed infection was a ferret in Nebraska, but now a 10-year-old male cat in in Oregon has died after apparently being infected by his owner: Oregon Cat Dies From Swine Flu Infection. However, the Oregon State Public Health Veterinarian says that cat owner's should not panic - Read Full Story. And finally, don't forget to vote in this month's poll: Do You Have Pet Health Insurance? |
| Daphne Reid, Editor (Nov 19th, 2009) |
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| This Week's "Pet of the Week" |
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| This Week's Pet News |
 Oregon Cat Dies From Swine Flu Infection
Two weeks after the first confirmed case of H1N1 influenza virus infection in cats, a third infected cat has died. |
 2009 CFA International Cat Show Preview
This weekend the finest show cats from around the world return to Atlanta's Georgia International Convention Center to compete in the 21st CFA International Cat Show. |
 Equine Piroplasmosis Found in 11 States
Following the outbreak of equine piroplasmosis on a Texas ranch in October, authorities report that infection is now widespread. |
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| Latest Pet Care Articles |
 Feeding Corn Snakes
If your corn snake is looked after properly, in the right enclosure kept at the right temperature, you'll find it's rarely a fussy eater. |
 Prepare Your Dog for Holiday Boarding
When Lisa Cook, a lecturer at the University of Central Florida, heads home to New Jersey for the holidays, she leaves behind a beloved family member: Stella, Cook's Australian cattle dog, boards at an Orlando veterinary hospital. |
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