More than a dozen cats dead or sickened by bird flu in raw pet food, FDA says
More than a dozen cats have been killed or sickened by bird flu that is spreading in raw food products, the Food and Drug Administration says, prompting a federal probe into how the virus got into the pet food supply chain.
With bird flu cases rising, certain kinds of pet food may be risky for animals – and people
H5N1 infections are rare in American pets, but they’ve become increasingly common over the past two years as the virus has begun to circulate in a growing variety of animals, including dairy cows
A wave of cat deaths from bird flu prompts new rules on pet food production
Cats — both large cats in captivity and pet house cats — across multiple states have been dying from H5N1 bird flu. Now, federal agencies are enforcing new rules to help keep the virus out of pet food.
As bird flu spreads, how worried should pet owners be about their animal contracting the virus?
While the risk of a domesticated cat getting infected is small, veterinarians say to keep it indoors and avoid feeding it raw food.
Seattle vets warn pet owners to keep cats indoors to avoid bird flu
Elliott Bay Animal Hospital hasn’t treated any cases but is aware of the spread of bird flu the last couple months. Nearby Woodland Park Zoo closed all walk-through aviaries to protect its bird populations. The zoo lost a rare goose to avian flu in November.
FDA orders manufacturers to do a better job detecting bird flu in raw pet food
FDA wants pet food manufacturers to do a better job identifying possible signs of bird flu in raw foods such as uncooked meat or unpasteurized eggs
With bird flu cases on the rise, veterinarians urge pet owners to take precautions
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