Probable cat death due to H1N1 in OR reported today

[kestrel91316]

AVMA just emailed me about a cat that died in OR this week that tested positive for H1N1. Like the previous case (which recovered), this cat had LOWER RESPIRATORY disease - in lay terms that means coughing and labored breathing (NOT sneezing and nasal congestion). I don't have any additional info, other than that it was in a home with 3 cats, people in the home had been sick with flu-like symptoms (fever, cough, aches and NOT vomiting/diarrhea, which are NOT flu-like), and all 3 cats got sick recently but only the deceased cat has tested positive. Confirmatory testing is still pending.

Cat owners: PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE get vaccinated against H1N1 if at all possible. And PLEASE avoid contact with your cats if you get the flu.

[Coyote_Bandit]

1. Are you aware of H1N1 in dogs?

My sweet old boy has a problem with collapsing trachea (in addition to a number of other health challenges) and I worry about him in particular. He's doing well for now. Haven't heard any goose honking or seal barking sounds from him for quite awhile now. Still, I'm sure a lower respiratory problem would just about do him in. The younger dog has kidney disease. Been very concerned about my boys......