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Another reason to cover your cough: pets at risk
Reuters ^ | 11/6/2009 | Maggie Fox, Health and Science Editor

Posted on 11/06/2009 2:35:08 PM PST by WVKayaker

By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Editor

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - People who think they may have H1N1 flu need to stay away from work, avoid sneezing on their spouses and children and now, they have someone else to worry about infecting too -- their pets...

(Excerpt) Read more at reuters.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: doggieping; flu; h1n1; kittyping; spot
My dog, Spot, got sick a few days I suffered from "flu like" symptoms. He is better, but had a fever like me...


1 posted on 11/06/2009 2:35:09 PM PST by WVKayaker
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To: WVKayaker

check with your vet if your dog is acting “puny”. Mine gave me some good advice...


2 posted on 11/06/2009 2:39:30 PM PST by WVKayaker (www.wherezobama.org / Obama's Excellent Adventure ...)
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To: WVKayaker
...and you chest might swell!

If you haven't you might want to take a shot!

3 posted on 11/06/2009 2:39:46 PM PST by Young Werther ("Quae Cum Ita Sunt - Julius Caesar "Since these things are so!")
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To: WVKayaker

"hey Sniffels,take dat s*** outside and stay away from my bone wholes"

4 posted on 11/06/2009 2:40:22 PM PST by Doogle (USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated))
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To: Young Werther
There was an expression I used to see often here on FR.

"Just, damn!"

5 posted on 11/06/2009 2:41:12 PM PST by WVKayaker (www.wherezobama.org / Obama's Excellent Adventure ...)
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To: Young Werther

Ummm....

You’d better feel her nose too. Is it warm?

I’m no vet, but I’ll be glad to examine her.


6 posted on 11/06/2009 2:42:53 PM PST by Responsibility2nd (I am Legend)
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To: Doogle

wholes holes, he never could spell good


7 posted on 11/06/2009 2:43:20 PM PST by Doogle (USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated))
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To: WVKayaker; All

It’s global insanity:

http://englishrussia.com/?p=5889#more-5889


8 posted on 11/06/2009 2:43:50 PM PST by tired1 (When the Devil eats you there's only one way out.)
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To: Young Werther

So what you’re saying is “I rike shy knees”...?


9 posted on 11/06/2009 2:44:54 PM PST by Secret Agent Man (I'd like to tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.)
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To: Young Werther

.."can I check for fleas?

10 posted on 11/06/2009 2:44:56 PM PST by Doogle (USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated))
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To: Doogle
Great pic...

1. keep pet warm.
2. keep air moist.
3. dispense meds as prescribed.
slobbery kisses - priceless...

11 posted on 11/06/2009 2:45:00 PM PST by WVKayaker (www.wherezobama.org / Obama's Excellent Adventure ...)
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To: WVKayaker; a fool in paradise; Slings and Arrows

Setting: Vet’s office]

(Smuckers is getting examined by a vet)

VET: What are the symptoms?

KRAMER: Well, uh.. it hurts when he swallows. Expecially when he drinks orange juice. (Vet gives him a look) I mean, uh.. dog food.. juice. (Adding) What’s worse - he has a nagging cough. (Smucker’s coughs) Yeah, that’s it. That’s it.

VET: Yeah, well, uh - we’ve been seeing a lot of this lately. Been drinking from the toilet?

KRAMER: (Offended) What? No. That’s disgusting..

(Scene ends)


12 posted on 11/06/2009 2:45:03 PM PST by Revolting cat! (Let us prey!)
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To: Doogle

Don’t forget to check for ticks too, they like to hide in crevices, you know....


13 posted on 11/06/2009 2:48:53 PM PST by ravingnutter
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To: ravingnutter

..he said it, not me

14 posted on 11/06/2009 2:50:45 PM PST by Doogle (USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated))
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To: Doogle

Everytime you take a sip
In this smoky atmosphere
You press that bottle to your lips
And I wish I was your beer
And in the small there of your back
Your jeans are playing peek-a-boo
I’d like to see the other half
Of your butterfly tattoo

Hey that gives me an idea
Lets get out of this bar
And drive out into the country
And find a place to park

‘Cause I’d like to see you out in the moonlight
I’d like to kiss you way back in the sticks
I’d like to walk you through a field of wildflowers
And I’d like to check you for ticks

I know the perfect little path
In these woods I used to hunt
Don’t worry babe, I’ve got your back
And I’ve also got your front
I’d hate to waste a night like this
I’ll keep you safe you wait and see
The only thing allowed to crawl all over you
When we get there is me

You know ever guy in here tonight
Would like to take you home
But I’ve got way more class than them
And that ain’t what I want

‘Cause I’d like to see you out in the moonlight
I’d like to kiss you way back in the sticks
I’d like to walk you through a field of wildflowers
And I’d like to check you for ticks

Oooh, you never know where one might be
And oooh, there’s lots of places that are hard to reach

I’d like to see you out in the moonlight
I’d like to kiss you way back in the sticks
I’d like to walk you through a field of wildflowers
And I’d like to check you for ticks

Oh, I’d sure like to check you for ticks

- Brad Paisley, “Ticks”


15 posted on 11/06/2009 2:53:03 PM PST by ravingnutter
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To: Doogle

Suuuuurrrre he did, LOL!


16 posted on 11/06/2009 2:53:51 PM PST by ravingnutter
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To: Young Werther
I'd treat that beaver in a heartbeat!!

Seriously, I have been telling my clients for years that cats, ferrets and birds are susceptible to the strains we get concerning the flu.

17 posted on 11/06/2009 2:57:58 PM PST by vetvetdoug (FUBO, a fashion statement for conservatives.)
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To: ravingnutter

Being a victim of Lyme disease, I check often. But, let’s not get so personal (if female, send me a pic and then I’ll decide!)


18 posted on 11/06/2009 2:59:53 PM PST by WVKayaker (www.wherezobama.org / Obama's Excellent Adventure ...)
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To: WVKayaker

That’s OK - if they get sick and die, just eat them (recommended to fight Gore-Bull warming).


19 posted on 11/06/2009 3:14:07 PM PST by beethovenfan (If Islam is the solution, the "problem" must be freedom.)
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To: WVKayaker

What’s sad is that some dolts will be persuaded to take steps for their dog or cat that wouldn’t do it for their children.


20 posted on 11/06/2009 3:30:56 PM PST by OrangeHoof ("Barack Obama" is Swahili for "Bend over suckahs".)
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