Pets can be tested for swine flu, too, says Oklahoma veterinarians

 
BY SUSAN SIMPSON | Modified: December 8, 2009 at 12:58 am | Published: December 8, 2009   

STILLWATER — The animal disease diagnostic lab at Oklahoma State University is offering swine flu testing of house pets.

Only one sample has been submitted, a cat that tested negative for H1N1 and recovered from illness.

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Veterinarians from Oklahoma and surrounding states can send nasal or cheek swabs for testing to the lab, which is approved by the National Animal Laboratory System. The test will cost pet...
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