Can H1N1 spread from people to pets?

Can H1N1 spread from people to pets?

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Can H1N1 spread from people to pets?

Updated: Thursday, 05 Nov 2009, 7:34 PM EST
Published : Thursday, 05 Nov 2009, 7:27 PM EST

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - H1N1 isn't just for humans anymore.

A cat in Iowa has been infected and recovered. And the U.S. Department of Agriculture says pigs in a commercial herd in Indiana have tested positive for the swine flu virus.

24-Hour News 8 had some questions about these cases and talked with Dr. Bret Marsh, a state veterinarian to get some answers.

Click on the video player to watch the complete story.
 

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