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.
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
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.
Bird flu proves fatal to cats: Here's how to protect your pets
As dozens of cats have contracted the bird flu virus through infected poultry and cattle, veterinarians weigh in on the safety risks of raw cat and dog food.
Cats May Have Gotten Bird Flu From Raw Pet Food. Here’s What to Know.
The cases have spurred new pet food safety rules and poultry surveillance efforts. 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,
Bird flu: How to keep your pets safe
Veterinarians say the risk for bird flu in cats and dogs is rare, but there are some precautions you can take.
Over a dozen cats sickened or killed by bird flu, FDA confirms: How you can protect your pets
Bird flu (H5N1) has jumped from poultry to pets, with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirming that 13 domestic cats across eight households in the U.S. have fallen ill or died, CBS News reports.
2 raccoons test positive for canine distemper at William Floyd Estate, Park Service says
Mastic Beach residents and their pets should avoid wildlife in the area after two raccoons at the William Floyd Estate tested ...
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How to spot dog flu symptoms: Essential tips for dog owners
Learn about dog flu, a highly contagious virus. Discover its symptoms, treatment options, and prevention strategies, ...
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Can dogs & cats get the bird flu? Yes, and here’s how to keep them safe in GA
Georgia’s first case hit a commercial poultry flock in Elbert County, but there are growing concerns for additional outbreaks across the state.
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Can dogs get the flu from humans? Yes, and your cat can too
But they're also exactly what can get your pet sick if you're fighting off the flu. Unlike the common cold, which cannot be spread from human to canine, the flu virus can jump between species.
Bird flu outbreak is ‘really challenging’ to stop, Michigan State University dean says
The Free Press interviewed Dr. Kimberly Dodd, the dean of the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine, about efforts to tame the ...
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Can Dogs Get Bird Flu? 10 Signs and Symptoms to Watch Out For
Symptoms of bird flu in dogs often resemble other respiratory illnesses and include: If your dog shows any of these signs, especially following potential exposure, consult a veterinarian ...
Georgia Reports First Bird Flu Outbreak in Commercial Flock
The national spread of the disease has alarmed public health officials, who remain concerned it could spread to humans on a large scale.
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Is my pet safe from bird flu in California? Here’s what you need to know for cats and dogs
With bird flu cases on the rise across California, you may be wondering: Is your cat or dog at risk? Avian flu has been detected in dozens of domestic cats in the United States since December ...