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Swine Flu and H1N1 Influenza

Dogs and cats can acquire some influenza infections from people.

Dogs and cats can acquire some influenza infections from people. Illness in a household warrants hygiene measures and veterinary advice for affected pets.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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