Most of us are taking the proper precautions to keep our family healthy this flu season. But what are we doing to keep our pets safe? Experts say we could be doing more.

The first known feline case of H1N1 in the country has been confirmed at an Iowa State University Clinic. Before running from your household pets, though, experts say, it'd be very rare to catch H1N1 from  Fluffy and Fido.

Dr. Aaron Bessmer, with Roach Animal Clinic, says, "It's more of a problem of people passing it onto the animals. It's not gonna be a problem where cats are gonna get it outdoors and bring it into the people. It's more likely that people are gonna get infected and pass it onto the cat."

But how can you tell if your furry friends are feeling under the weather and need to be treated for the flu? Bessmer says that in this case, animals are much like us.

He adds, "Basically what we do is symptomatic treatment. It's mostly the same symtoms that people get, so we see coughing, lethargy, just don't feel well in general."

Petowners are advised to bring in their cats, dogs, hampsters, etc. for a check up with their vet if such symptoms are present. Bessmer adds that keeping good hygiene, cough covering, hand washing and disinfecting can help keep you and your pets safe this flu season.