How to protect your pets from bird flu
In prior bird flu outbreaks, there’ve been several documented cases of feline-to-feline spread, but ingestion seems to be the primary route of exposure for pets in the current outbreak, says Coleman. If an outdoor cat catches an infected bird or rodent, that can make them sick.
Your questions about bird flu, answered
Sky-high egg prices have drawn renewed attention to the bird flu outbreak, which has caused more than 166 million wild and domestic birds in the U.S. to die since it began in 2022.
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.
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.
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.
40 birds in Portage test positive for bird flu
Avian flu, which has impacted more than 4 million birds statewide, has hit Portage County, where 40 birds have tested positive.
Is your pet susceptible to catching bird flu?
With the recent spike in bird flu across Ohio, it would be advisable to keep a close eye on your pets. Cats, much more than dogs, are at risk of catching the virus, veterinary experts say, although they don’t know why that’s the case.
Cats with bird flu reported in Manhattan
A veterinary hospital in Manhattan is reporting that two cats have tested positive for bird flu. On Thursday, March 6, the TimberCreek Veterinary Hospital located in Manhattan warned Pottawatomie County residents that two cats had tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the county.
CDC: Bird flu can spread from animals to humans in rare cases
In a report published earlier this year, the CDC says there have been rare instances over the last decade where bird flu ...
2 food items you should skip during the bird flu outbreak and 4 that are safe to eat, according to experts
As bird flu continues to impact egg availability, you might be wondering which other everyday products could be affected by ...
Less than half of parents think they have accurate information about bird flu
With soaring egg prices and ongoing bird flu headlines, many parents are uncertain about the risks and facts surrounding the ...
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Scientists Identify Mutation That Could Facilitate H5N1 'Bird Flu' Virus Infection and Potential Transmission in Humans Dec. 5, 2024 — Avian influenza viruses typically require several ...
At least 2 domestic cats confirmed to be infected with bird flu in Washington state
At least two domestic, indoor cats in western Washington recently became infected with bird flu after eating contaminated pet ...
Health Secretary RFK Jr. Calls for Intensive Testing of Bird Flu Drugs on Poultry
Therapeutic drugs should be “intensively” tested on US poultry flocks infected with bird flu, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said, arguing that the medications could help ...
NDOW helps detect bird flu
Nevada Department of Wildlife helps detect bird flu through necropsies of dead birds who show no sign of trauma of obvious disease ...