Bird flu has been found in cats. What to know and how to protect them
A handful of cats in the United States have been found dead due to avian influenza, a viral disease that historically only affected domestic poultry and wild birds, though some variants have been capable of infecting mammals including humans.
Oregon cat’s death is a reminder pets can get bird flu. Here’s how you can protect them
The death of an Oregon house cat and a pet food recall are raising questions about the ongoing outbreak of bird flu and how people can protect their pets. Bird flu has been spreading for years in wild birds, chickens, turkeys and many other animals. It was first confirmed in U.S. dairy cattle in March.
Los Angeles officials warn against raw pet food as H5N1 bird flu infection in cat confirmed
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been found in samples of Monarch Raw Pet Food, and a cat that ate the food is confirmed to have been infected.
Pet cats in Los Angeles County are catching bird flu from raw food, milk
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has warned that raw pet food products have tested positive for bird flu and sickened pet cats in the area.
Cat Dies from Bird Flu, Raw Pet Food Recalled
We previously told you about cats who died from bird flu after drinking raw milk that was infected with the virus. New reports state that another cat has died, this time after eating raw meat infected with H5 bird flu,
A 2nd brand of raw cat food has been contaminated with bird flu
Northwest Naturalsrecalled a batch of its pet food after a cat died from bird flu found in the raw food. Samples of Monarch Raw Pet Food also tested positive for bird flu.
Bird Flu Update: How Regular Influenza May Help Protect You
Previous seasonal flu infections and vaccinations may protect us against infection from the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu ...
Voluntary pet food recall issued after Oregon house cat dies from eating product that tested positive for bird flu
A Portland-based pet food company issued a nationwide voluntary recall after a house cat in Oregon died from eating one of ...
Up to 5 house cats sick after bird flu found in 2nd raw pet food brand: Health officials
Another brand of raw pet food has been found to contain bird flu and has made at least five house cats presumably sick with ...
Cat dies of bird flu after eating contaminated cat food, company issues recall
Northwest Naturals is recalling a batch of its pet food after a cat died from bird flu, which was found in the cat food. Bird ...
Frozen, raw pet food carrying bird-flu virus is recalled in 12 states after Oregon cat dies
A Portland brand of cat food is being recalled in 12 states, including Washington, after a cat that ate it contracted bird ...
Genetic mutations in H5N1 bird flu raise transmission concerns
A genetic analysis of the H5N1 bird flu in a Louisiana patient reveals potential mutations for human transmissibility, says ...
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Veterinarian provides tips to protect felines as bird flu persists across the country
Back in March, an outbreak of bird flu in dairy cattle was reported, but now experts are turning their attention to cats.