bird flu, Illinois

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.
Bird flu: Here’s what Illinois residents should know, following the first US death from the virus
Bird flu is increasingly sparking concern across the country and in Illinois, following news this week of the first human death from the virus in the U.S., and of birds found throughout Illinois with suspected cases of the illness.
Illinois experts share ways to protect pets from getting bird flu
With bird flu cases rising, experts put added attention on our four-legged friends, sharing what effect the disease could have on them.
How to Protect Your Cat From Bird Flu, According to an Expert Veterinarian
Keep your cats inside: If you do not already have a catio and just allow your cats to roam at night, this needs to stop. Besides the danger of being hit by a car or killed by a wild animal when out roaming, your cat is also going to be exposed to disease like parasites, fleas and ticks, and viruses like the avian flu.
Illinois doctor warns pet owners about bird flu risks
With cases of the H5N1 bird flu rising among animals in Illinois, experts are urging pet owners to take extra precautions to protect their pets from the virus. While rare in humans, the virus poses a significant threat to cats and other animals.
Bird flu fears as Cork vets warn public not to bring in wild birds
Bird flu has made its unfortunate return to Ireland and Cork vets are urging the public not to bring injured birds to them. Yesterday, The Department of Agriculture confirmed the first case of avian flu in Dublin and issued a warning not to touch sick birds or allow pets to get near them.
Reno veterinarian discusses bird flu and pets
For pets in the Reno area, it has been a concern before
Can Dogs Get Bird Flu? 10 Signs and Symptoms to Watch Out For
While dogs are not common carriers of bird flu, they can become infected, especially if exposed to sick or dead birds.
Bird flu symptoms seen in humans as US reports first-ever death
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What are symptoms of bird flu? What to know amid ‘concerning' mutation
Amid a "concerning" new mutation in bird flu that may indicate the virus could begin to more easily infect humans, what are ...
Another raw pet food H5N1 bird flu recall. More sick cats in L.A. County
L.A. County public health officials are reupping their warning to pet owners: Do not feed pets raw food. More cats have been ...
Los Angeles officials warn against raw pet food as H5N1 bird flu infection in cat confirmed
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been found in samples of Monarch Raw Pet Food, and a cat that ate the food is confirmed to have been infected.
First human bird flu death in the US reported. Here's what Mississippi needs to know
The first human bird flu death was reported out of Louisiana on Monday, Jan. 6. The same case was the first serious case of H5N1 in humans in the U.S.
What Illinois residents should know, following the first US death from bird virus
Bird flu is increasingly sparking concern across the country and in Illinois, following news this week of the first human ...
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San Antonio doctor explains raw milk’s effect on bird flu cases among humans
Although bird flu has been around for a while, University Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Bryan Alsip said its dangers are ...
Cats keep catching and spreading a puzzling and deadly disease: Is your cat safe?
The U.S. isn't fully capturing spread in pets like cats, compared to surveillance for livestock and people, said the study’s senior author, Suresh Kuchipudi, a professor and chair of infectious ...