The bird flu that’s been in the news recently is a newer version of an older virus that has been killing poultry since at least the 1800s. The avian influenza we are dealing with, HPAI type H5N1, is ...
By Emily Anthes Federal officials who spent the last year grappling with a surge of bird flu infections in cows and people are now confronting a spate of new cases in cats, some of which have died ...
Both cats and dogs can contract the virus, but cats are at higher risk for severe illness. We asked an expert what you can do about it. Corin Cesaric is a Flex Editor at CNET currently covering ...
As experts continue monitoring and surveying the environment and the nation’s food supply for H5N1 bird flu, a rash of dead cats has many officials on edge. From pet cats in Los Angeles County ...
It’s as if cats have mastered the uncanny skill of feigning innocence. They weren’t on the counter—they were just casually walking by it. OK, maybe they were just admiring it, attracted by that faint ...
A domestic cat in Washington County recently tested positive for bird flu and had to be euthanized, the Oregon Department of Agriculture said. The cat roamed outdoors and was around wild ducks and ...
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 ...
At least six pet cats in Los Angeles County have died from bird flu, and more are sick with the virus, after consuming either raw pet food or raw milk containing infective particles of the H5N1 virus.
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Cat owners in Los Angeles County are on alert following the discovery of bird flu cases linked to a brand of pet food. This situation raises concerns about the safety of raw products for domestic ...