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With bird flu cases rising, certain kinds of pet food may be risky for animals – and people
The US Food and Drug Administration said it is tracking multiple cases of H5N1 bird flu in domestic and wild cats, including cases linked to contaminated pet food.
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.
With bird flu cases on the rise, veterinarians urge pet owners to take precautions
Cats in particular are at risk of contracting the bird flu virus, according to veterinarians at Mount Laurel Animal Hospital in New Jersey.
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
Authorities warn pet owners about dangers of bird flu
Authorities say they’ve identified the cause of a carbon monoxide leak in New Hampshire that killed a Newton family on Christmas Day. Five Massachusetts college students appeared in court Thursday, accused of plotting to lure a man to their campus through a dating app and then seizing him as part of a “Catch a Predator” trend on TikTok.
Alert issued for Iowa pet owners on bird flu danger
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is advising Iowa pet owners to keep their cats and dogs away from sick or deceased wild birds and animals.
Bird Flu in Cats: Vet Perspective and Prevention Tips
Pet parents are growing more concerned about the risk of bird flu in cats after recent reports of cats contracting avian influenza A (H5N1) from contaminated food sources. In December 2024, one cat died from bird flu traced to raw cat food,
Why veterinarians say cats are at a greater risk of contracting bird flu
Local veterinarians are warning pet owners to take extra precautions as a particularly contagious strain of bird flu spreads across the country. Cats in particular are at risk of contracting the virus,
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