The new A/H1N1 virus is currently being studied to determine its origin and little is known about it. However, it doesn't seem that cats and dogs are catching it. If you have a potbellied pig or other types of pigs, you should closely monitor their health. If they begin showing signs of health issues, take them to the vet right away. There are vaccines for the Influenza A virus, which is a common cause of respiratory disease in swine all over the world.
And just some fun facts I've gathered:
*You cannot get swine flu from eating pork product. Bacon lovers, live on.
*Not a pig in the U.S. has been reported to have swine flu.
*Swine flu thus far has been passed person-to-person only.
*The 2009 H1N1 flu virus consists of North American swine influenza viruses, North American avian influenza viruses, human influenza viruses and swine influenza viruses found in both Asia and Europe.
*People are contagious as long as they are symptomatic and for about 7 days afterward. Younger children could be contagious longer. Cover your mouth when you cough/sneeze and wash your hands a ton. I'm carrying hand sanitizer since I ride public transportation everywhere. Stay home if you're sick.
If you want more information on people & swine flu, you can check out what the CDC has to say. If you want more information on how this will affect animals, you can click here to get to the American Veterinary Medical Association's take on the situation.
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