The Latest on Bird Flu Research, Infected Cats, and More
No new human cases of avian influenza have been reported, and poultry infections are low so far in March. But infections in cats are continuing, and new research is raising concerns about the virus
Household cats infected with bird flu in NYC, city investigating
Two cats from separate households in New York City were infected with bird flu, city health officials said Friday as they investigated the source of the infections.
New Jersey cat euthanized after contracting bird flu in first known feline case in state
The first case of the bird flu in a New Jersey cat was confirmed Friday by public health officials, who said the feline had to be humanely euthanized. A feral cat in Hunterdon County was found to
Your questions about cats and bird flu risk, answered
San Jose, Calif. — Bird flu isn’t just affecting chickens and cows; it’s hitting pet cats.
Can Pets Get Bird Flu? 7 Symptoms to Look for in Cats and Dogs
Bird flu has been making a lot of headlines since cases of the disease have surged, sending egg prices soaring and people into a slight panic of catching the disease. We know the risk of bird flu for humans is low.
Another Cat Food Recalled for Possible Bird Flu Contamination
A Washington state pet food company is recalling one of its products due to possibility of it being contaminated with bird flu, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced. It's the third recall related to H5N1, also called avian influenza, in just four months.
More N.J. cats found with bird flu, health officials say
But bird flu can also infect other animals — such as dairy cows, rats, and cats — after coming into contact with wild birds or poultry. The disease has been detected in all 50 states, causing outbreaks among commercial poultry and backyard flocks, as well as U.S. dairy cows, according to surveillance data.
Explainer: How to protect cats from bird flu
While the ongoing H5N1 outbreak has affected the United States, it is good to know what the avian flu is and how the virus can hit cats.
Vets Warn to Look Out for These Bird Flu Symptoms in Pets
The dangers of your pet getting bird flu include raw pet food, environmental exposure and more. Three experts explain how to protect your cat or dog.
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2 house cats caught bird flu in NYC, health officials say
Officials are urging pet owners not to feed their pets raw food or raw milk and to avoid letting them roam outside.
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Pet owners warned to avoid feeding cats raw meat diets after bird flu cases in Michigan
Cat owners are being warned to avoid feeding their cats unpasteurized dairy products or raw meat diets after two cats in ...