How to Prevent Cats from Catching Swine Influenza (H1N1)

The American Veterinary Medical Association has confirmed that a 13-year-old house cat was infected with the swine influenza (H1N1). This cat became ill after he was exposed to his infected maters. The cat was taken to the veterinarian and received treated for swine influenza. The cat recovered from the illness. Therefore, if you are a cat owner you should watch your cat’s health and well-being so that if you or your family becomes ill with the swine influenza you will take the necessary measures to prevent your cat’s s from catching swine influenza (H1N1).

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Safe room for your cat
• Sterilization products
• A nose and mouth respirator mask
• Veterinarian

1. Set up a room in your house for your cat. This room should include liter box, toys, cat bed, food and water. Prepare this room before you become ill. This is the cat’s safe room.

2. If you feel ill, contact your doctor. Also, remove your cat from the main house. Place the cat’s in the safe room. This will lower the cat’s risk of developing Swine Influenza (H1N1) virus.

3. Watch your cat for signs of illness. If your cat is sick, call your veterinarian.

4. Wash your hands before and after you handle your cat. Avoid touching your eyes or nose, as this is a method of spreading germs.

5. Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth whenever you go into the cat’s safe room. Wear disposable latex gloves when filling food and water bowls for your cat. These are safety measures for preventing the spreading of germs.

6. Sterilize cat dishes and liter box by washing them with antibacterial dish soap.

Tips & Warnings

• If your cat becomes ill, do not expose the ill cat to the healthy cats. Keep cats separate.

Resources

• H1N1 Cat Public Heath Report
• Cat Care Tips

[hkimbrell]

on 11/14/2009 WOW! I had no idea cats could get H1N1. Thanks for the useful information for cat owners. 5 *!

[xivyisazombiex]

on 11/9/2009 I didn't know animals were perceptible to h1n1.

[xivyisazombiex]

on 11/9/2009 I didn't know animals were perceptible to h1n1.

[juliemcmurchie]

on 11/6/2009 I had no idea that cats could contract H1N1. Thanks for the heads up and the safety and prevention tips.

[Merriment]

on 11/6/2009 Oh gosh. As if I wasn't concerned enough about me and my family getting a bad bout of the H1N1 virus. Now, I need to use caution around all my pets too. That's it... no one in this house is allowed to get sick! Thanks for the great tips to protect a pet cat against H1N1..