ScienceDaily (Oct. 3, 2012) — As flu season
approaches, people who get sick may not realize they can pass the flu
not only to other humans, but possibly to other animals, including pets
such as cats, dogs and ferrets.
This concept, called "reverse zoonosis," is still poorly understood but
has raised concern among some scientists and veterinarians, who want to
raise awareness and prevent further flu transmission to pets. About
80-100 million households in the United States have a cat or dog.
Read on: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/10/121003141056.htm
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